Unpacking Your Multi-Function Printer
1. Select a location for your printer.
l Leave enough room to open the printer tray, covers, doors, and options. It is also important to allow enough space around the printer for proper
ventilation.
l Provide a proper environment:
l A firm, level surface
l Away from the direct airflow of air conditioners, heaters, or ventilators
l Away from sunlight, extreme humidity, or high fluctuations in temperature
l A clean, dry, and dust free location
2. In addition to the Dell™ Laser Multi-Function Printer 1815dn, ensure that you have the following items in the box. If there is a missing item, contact
Dell:
a. The appearance of the power cord and the telephone line cord may differ according to your country's specifications.
b. The Drivers and Utilities CD contains Dell printer drivers, Scan drivers, Printer Settings Utility, Set IP, Macintosh driver, Linux driver, Dell Toner
ManagementSystem™,DellScanCenter™,PaperPort® and an HTML User's Guide.
c. This item is only provided in some countries.
3. Save the carton and packing material in case the printer needs to be repacked.
4. Remove the packing tape from the front, back and sides of the printer.
CAUTION: The printer requires at least two people to lift it safely.
NOTE: Leave the printer in the box until you are ready to install it.
toner cartridge
power cord
a
owner's manual
telephone line cord
Drivers and Utilities CD
b
terminator
c
setup diagram
quick reference guide (optional)
NOTE: Use the telephone line cord supplied with your printer. If you choose to use a different cord, use an AWG #26 or lower gauge cord that is a
maximum 250 cm in length.
NOTE: The power cord must be plugged into a grounded power socket.
5. Remove the label completely from the scanner module by gently pulling it. The scan unlock switch automatically moves FORWARD to the unlock position.
6. There is a space on the operator panel designed to hold the quick reference guide (optional) for easy access at any time. Remove the adhesive tape at
the back side of the quick reference guide (optional).
7. Attach the quick reference guide (optional) to the space on the operator panel.
About Your Multi-Function Printer
These are the main components of your printer. The following illustrations show the standard Dell Laser MFP 1815dn and an optional tray 2 attached:
Front View
NOTE: To confirm the scanner is unlocked, open the scanner cover and look through the document glass to make sure the blue latch is in the
unlocked ( ) position. If the latch is not in the unlocked position, reach under the operator panel and pull it forward.
NOTE: When you are moving the printer or do not intend to use it for a long period of time, move the switch BACKWARD to the lock position, as
shown.
To scan or copy a document, the switch must be unlocked.
Rear View
a. If the phone communication is serial in your country (such as Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Austria, Belgium, Italy, France and Switzerland),
you must remove
the plug from the Phone connector and insert the supplied terminator.
b. You can buy and install a locking unit to prevent the installed memory card from being removed.
Operator Panel Button Functions
Common Keys
Key Pad
Press:
To:
Return to the upper menu.
Scroll through available options.
Confirm the selection on the display.
Start a job.
Stop an operation at any time, or return to main menu.
Fonts
The Dell Laser printer supports the following fonts:
Installing the Toner Cartridge
1. Open the front cover.
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.
Press:
To:
Dial/Enter number or enter alphanumeric characters.
Store frequently used fax numbers in memory or search for stored fax numbers or email
addresses.
It also enables you to print a Phonebook list.
Insert a pause into a fax number in edit mode.
CAUTION: To prevent damage, do not expose the toner cartridge to light for more than a few minutes.
3. Holding the toner cartridge by the handle, slide it into the printer until it locks firmly into place.
4. Close the front cover.
Loading Paper
Load up to 250 sheets of plain paper (75 g/m2, 20lb) in the paper tray.
To load paper:
1. Pull open the paper tray and remove it from the printer.
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.
CAUTION: Do not touch the green underside of the toner cartridge. Use the handle on the cartridge to avoid touching this area.
NOTE: Set the paper type and size after loading paper into the paper tray. See "Setting the Paper Type" and "Setting the Paper Size" for the paper
used in copying and faxing, or "Paper Tab" for PC-printing.
2. If you load paper that is longer than a standard (Letter or A4) size, such as Legal paper, press and unlatch the guide lock, and then slide the paper
length guide out completely to extend the paper tray to its full length.
3. Flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them, and then fan them out. Do not fold or crease the print media. Align the edges on a level surface.
4. Insert the paper stack into the paper tray with the side to be printed on, facing down.
5. Do not exceed the maximum stack height indicated by the paper limit marks on the both inside walls of the tray.
6. Slide in the paper length guide until it lightly touches the end of the paper stack.
For paper smaller than Letter size, adjust the front paper length guide so that it lightly touches the paper stack.
NOTE: Overloading the paper tray may cause paper jams.
7. Pinch the paper width guide, as shown, and move it towards the stack of paper until it lightly touches the side of the stack.
8. Insert and slide the paper tray back into the printer.
9. Set the paper type and size. See "Setting the Paper Type" and "Setting the Paper Size".
Making Connections
Connecting the Telephone Line
1. Plug one end of a telephone line cord into the telephone line socket (Line) and the other end into an active wall jack.
To connect a telephone and/or answering machine to your printer, remove the plug from the extension telephone socket (EXT) ( ) and plug the
telephone or answering machine into the extension telephone socket (EXT).
If your printer is not blocked with the plug, directly plug the telephone or answering machine into the extension telephone socket (EXT) ( ).
NOTE: Improper adjustment of paper guides can result in paper jams.
NOTE: For additional information, refer to "Using an Answering Machine" or "Using a Computer Modem".
If the phone communication is serial in your country (such as Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Austria, Belgium, Italy, France and Switzerland), remove the plug
from the extension telephone socket (EXT) ( ) and insert the supplied terminator.
Connecting the Printer Cable
Connecting the Printer Locally
A local printer is a printer connected to your computer using a USB cable. If your printer is attached to a network instead of your computer, skip this step and go
on to "Connecting the printer to the Network".
To connect the printer to a computer:
1. Make sure the printer, computer, and any other attached devices are powered off and unplugged.
2. Connect a USB cable to the USB port on your printer.
3. Connect the other end of the cable into an available USB port on the computer, not the USB keyboard.
Connecting the Printer to the Network
1. Make sure the printer, computer, and any other attached devices are powered off and unplugged.
2. Connect one end of a standard category 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) network cable into a LAN drop or hub, and the other end into the Ethernet
network port on the back of the printer. The printer automatically adjusts for the network speed.
NOTE: USB cables are sold separately. Contact Dell to purchase a USB cable.
NOTE: Connecting the printer to the USB port of the computer requires a certified USB cable. You will need to buy a USB 2.0 compliant cable that is
about 3 m in length.
Powering On the Multi-Function Printer
To power on the printer:
1. Plug one end of the power cord into the power receptacle at the back of the printer and the other end into a properly grounded outlet.
2. Press the power switch to power on the printer. Warming Up appears on the display indicating that the printer is now on.
To view your display text in another language, see "Changing the Display Language".
Dell Laser MFP 1815dn Menu Functions
NOTE: After connecting the printer, you need to configure the network parameters on the operator panel. See "Printing a Network Configuration Page".
CAUTION: The fusing area at the rear part of the inside of your printer becomes hot once the printer is powered on.
CAUTION: Be careful of hot areas when accessing this area.
CAUTION: Do not disassemble the printer when it is powered on. If you do, you may receive an electric shock.
1. Paper Setup
2. Copy Defaults
3. Fax Defaults
Paper Size
Paper Type
# of copies
Zoom
Contrast
Quality
Select Tray
Duplex
Contrast
Resolution
Rings to Answr
Receive Mode
Redial Delay
Redial Attmpts
MSG Confirm
Auto Report
Auto Reduction
Discard Size
Receive Code
DRPD Mode
Duplex
4. Scan Defaults
5. Advanced Fax
6. Directory
Image Size
Version
Resolution
Netscan Tm-out
Send Forward
Recv Forward
Toll Save
Junk Fax Setup
Secure Receive
Prefix Dial
Stmp Rcvd Name
ECM Mode
Modem Speed
Rcv Disable
PhoneBook
Email
7. Reports
8. Email Setup
9. Network CFG
Phone Book
MSG Confirm
SMTP Server
Configuration
1. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Menu and press Select ( ).
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight the desired setting.
3. Press Select ( ) or select the displayed setting.
Changing the Display Language
To change the displayed language that the operator panel displays, follow these steps:
1. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Menu and press Select ( ).
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Machine Setup and press Select ( ).
3. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Language and press Select ( ).
4. Press Scroll ( or ) to display the language you want.
The available languages are English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Czech, Iberian Portuguese, Dutch, Polish, Norwegian, Swedish, Finish, Danish and
Russian.
5. Press Select ( ) to save the selection.
6. Press Cancel ( ) to return to Standby mode.
Select Country
To change the country that appears on the operator panel, follow these steps:
1. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Menu and press Select ( ).
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Machine Setup and press Select ( ).
3. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Select Country and press Select ( ).
4. Press Scroll ( or ) to display the country you want and press Select ( ).
5. Press Cancel ( ) to return to Standby mode.
Sent Report
RCV Report
System Data
Scheduled Jobs
Junk Fax List
Scan Journal
Email Report
User Setup
Send to Self
Default From
Default Subj
Email Forward
Control Access
Set Passcode
Clear Settings
Print Sys. Data
10. Sound/
Volume
11. Machine setup
12. Maintenance
Speaker
Ringer
Button
Alarm Sound
Machine ID
Date&Time
Clock Mode
Language
Power save
Timeout
CCD Power Save
Toner Save
Select Country
Global Access
Import Setting
Export Setting
Clean Drum
Clear Settings
Toner Save Mode
The Toner Save mode enables your printer to use less toner on each page. Activating this mode extends the life of the toner cartridge longer than the normal
mode, but it reduces the print quality.
To turn the Toner Save mode on:
1. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Menu and press Select ( ).
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Machine Setup and press Select ( ).
3. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Toner Save and press Select ( ).
4. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight On and press Select ( ).
5. Press Cancel ( ) to return to Standby mode.
Power Save Mode
The Power Save mode enables your printer to reduce power consumption when it is not in actual use. You can turn this mode on by selecting the length of
time for which the printer waits after a job is printed before it switches to a reduced power state.
1. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Menu and press Select ( ).
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Machine Setup and press Select ( ).
3. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Power save and press Select ( ).
4. Press Scroll ( or ) to display On and press Select ( ).
5. Press Scroll( or ) to display the time settings you want.
The available options are 5, 10, 15, 30, 60, and 120 (minutes).
6. Press Select ( ) to save the selection.
7. Press Cancel ( ) to return to Standby mode.
Charge-Coupled Device (CCD) Power Save Mode
The scan lamp under the document glass automatically turns off when it is not in actual use during a preset period to reduce power consumption and extend
the lamp life. The lamp automatically turns on and the warm-up cycle begins whenever any key is pressed or the document cover is opened or a document is
detected in the ADF.
You can set the length of time for which the scan lamp waits after a scan job is completed before it switches to the Power Save mode.
1. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Menu and press Select ( ).
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Machine Setup and press Select ( ).
3. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight CCD Power Save and press Select ( ).
4. Press Scroll ( or ) to display the time settings you want.
The available time options are 30, 60, and 120 (minutes).
5. Press Select ( ) to save the selection.
6. Press Cancel ( ) to return to Standby mode.
NOTE: For PC-printing, you can also turn on or off the Toner Save mode in the printer properties. See "Graphics Tab".
Setting the Time Out Option
You can set the time the printer waits before it restores the default copy or fax settings, if you do not start copying or faxing after changing them on the operator
panel.
1. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Menu and press Select ( ).
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Machine Setup and press Select ( ).
3. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Timeout and press Select ( ).
4. Press Scroll ( or ) to display the timeout value you want.
You can select from 15, 30, 60 and 180 (seconds). Selecting Off means that the printer does not restore the default settings until you press Start ( )
to begin copying or faxing, or Cancel ( ) to cancel.
5. Press Select ( ) to save the selection.
6. Press Cancel ( ) to return to Standby mode.
Protecting your Printer with a Passcode
You can assign a passcode to your printer to protect it from an unauthorized user.
Assigning a Passcode
1. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Menu and press Select ( ).
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Machine Setup and press Select ( ).
3. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Global Access and press Select ( ).
4. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Set and press Select ( ).
5. Enter a four-digit passcode and press Select ( ).
6. Press Cancel ( ) to return to Standby mode.
Activating the Protect Feature
1. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Menu and press Select ( ).
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Machine Setup and press Select ( ).
3. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Global Access and press Select ( ).
4. Press Scroll ( or ) to access Protect.
5. Press Scroll ( or ) to display On and press Select ( ).
6. Press Cancel ( ) to return to Standby mode.
Copying
Loading Paper for Copying
The instructions for loading print materials are the same whether you are printing, faxing, or copying. For further details, see "Loading Paper" for loading
paper in the paper tray and "Using the Bypass Tray" for loading paper in the bypass tray.
Selecting a Paper Tray
After loading the print media for copy output, you have to select the paper tray you will use for the copy job.
1. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Copy and press Select ( ).
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Select Tray and press Select ( ).
3. Press Scroll ( or ) to display the paper tray you want.
You can select from Tray1, Tray2(option) and Bypass. If you do not install the optional tray 2, the Tray2(option) menu item may not appear on the display.
4. Press Select ( ) to save the selection.
5. Press Cancel ( ) to return to Standby mode.
Preparing a Document
You can use the document glass or the ADF to load an original document for copying, scanning and sending a fax. Using the ADF, you can load up to 50 sheets
of 75 g/m2 (20 lb) documents for one job. Using the document glass, you can load one sheet at a time.
When you use the ADF:
l Do not load documents smaller than 5.59 by 5.83 in. (142 by 148 mm) or larger than 8.5 by 14 in. (216 by 356 mm).
l Do not attempt to feed the following types of documents:
Carbon-paper or carbon-backed paper
Coated paper
Onion skin or thin paper
Wrinkled or creased paper
Curled or rolled paper
Torn paper
Loading Paper for Copying
Setting Copy Options
Selecting a Paper Tray
Using Special Copy Features
Preparing a Document
Printing Copies on Both Sides of Paper
Loading an Original Document
Changing the Default Settings
Making Copies
NOTE: To get the best scan quality, especially for color or gray scale images, use the document glass instead of the ADF.
l Remove all staples and paper clips before loading documents.
l Make sure any glue, ink or correction fluid on the paper is completely dry before loading documents.
l Do not load documents containing different sizes or weights of paper.
l Do not load booklets, pamphlets, transparencies or documents having other unusual characteristics.
Loading an Original Document
You can use the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) or the document glass to load an original document. Using the ADF, you can load up to 50 sheets of 75
g/m2 (20 lb) paper at a time. Using the document glass, you can load one sheet at a time.
To load the document in the ADF:
1. Place the document(s) face up on the ADF with the top edge of the documents in first.
2. Adjust the document width guides to the correct document size. Make sure that the bottom of the document stack matches the paper size marked on
the document input tray.
For detailed guidelines for preparing an original document, see "Preparing a Document".
To load the document in the document glass:
1. Open the document cover.
NOTE: To scan a document from the document glass, make sure that no document is in the ADF. If any document is detected in the ADF, it has priority
over the document on the document glass.
NOTE: To get the best scan quality, especially for color or gray scale images, use the document glass instead of the ADF.
2. Place the document face down on the document glass and align it with the registration guide on the top left corner of the glass.
For detailed guidelines for preparing an original document, see "Preparing a Document".
3. Close the document cover.
Making Copies
1. Load the document(s) face up with top edge in first into the ADF.
OR
Place a single document face down on the document glass.
For details about loading a document, see "Loading an Original Document".
2. Customize the copy settings including the number of copies, copy size, contrast, and image quality by selecting the copy menu and using the operator
panel buttons. See "Setting Copy Options".
To clear the settings, use Cancel ( ) button.
3. If necessary, you can use special copy features, such as Auto Fit, Clone, Poster, and ID copying referring to "Using Special Copy Features".
4. Press Start ( ) to begin copying. The display shows the copy processing.
NOTE: If you are copying a page from a book or magazine, lift the cover until its hinges are caught by the stopper and then close the cover. If the
book or magazine is thicker than 30 mm, copy with the cover open.
NOTE: Leaving the cover open while copying may affect the copy quality and toner consumption.
NOTE: A computer connection is not required for copying.
NOTE: Contaminates on the ADF glass or the document glass may cause black vertical lines or black spots on the printout. For best results, clean the
ADF glass and the document glass before use. See "Cleaning the scanner".
NOTE: You can cancel the copy job at any time. Press Cancel ( ) to stop copying.
Setting Copy Options
The Copy menus on the operator panel let you customize all the basic copy options; number of copies, copy size, contrast and image quality. Set the following
options for the current copy job before pressing Start ( ) to make copies.
Number of Copies
You can select the number of copies from 1 to 199.
1. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Copy and press Select ( ).
2. Press Select ( ) to access # of copies.
3. Enter the value you want using the number keypad.
Reduced/Enlarged Copy
You can reduce or enlarge the size of a copied image, from 25 percent to 400 percent when you copy original documents from the document glass or from 25
percent to 100 percent from the ADF. Note that the zoom rate available is different depending on the document loading method.
To select from the predefined copy sizes:
1. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Copy and press Select ( ).
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Zoom and press Select ( ).
3. Press Scroll ( or ) to find the size setting you want and press Select ( ).
To fine-tune the size of copies:
1. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Copy and press Select ( ).
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Zoom and press Select ( ).
3. Press Scroll ( or ) to display Other (25-400) (from the document glass) or Other (25-100) (from the ADF) and press Select ( ).
4. Enter the value you want using the number keypad.
Contrast
Adjust the contrast to make the copy lighter or darker than the original.
1. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Copy and press Select ( ).
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Contrast and press Select ( ).
3. Press Scroll ( or ) to adjust the contrast.
Quality
You can use the Quality settings to improve the image quality by selecting the document type for the current copy job.
1. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Copy and press Select ( ).
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Quality and press Select ( ).
NOTE: If you press Cancel ( ) while you set the copy options, all of the options you have set for the current copy job may be canceled and return to
their default status. Or, they automatically return to their default status after copying.
NOTE: When you make a reduced copy, black lines may appear at the bottom of your copy.
3. Press Scroll ( or ) to select the image quality mode and press Select ( ).
l Text: Use for documents with fine details, such as fine text.
l Text&Photo: Use for documents with both text and photo/gray tones.
l Photo: Use for documents with photo or gray tones.
Using Special Copy Features
You can use the following copy features using the Layout menu:
l Off: Prints in normal mode.
l ID Copy: Prints a 2-sided original document onto one sheet of paper. See "ID Copying".
l Auto Fit: Automatically reduces or enlarges the original image to fit on the paper currently loaded in the printer. See "Auto Fit Copying".
l Poster: Prints an image onto 9 sheets of paper (3 by 3). You can paste the printed pages together to make one poster-size document. See "Poster
Copying".
l Clone
: Prints multiple image copies from the original document on a single page. The number of images is automatically determined by the original image
and paper size. See "Clone Copying".
ID Copying
To make the ID copying:
1. Load the document to be copied on the document glass, and close the cover.
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Copy and press Select ( ).
3. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Layout and press Select ( ).
4. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight ID Copy and press Select ( ).
5. If necessary, customize the copy settings including the number of copies, contrast, and image quality by using the Copy menus. See "Setting Copy
Options".
6. Press Start ( ) to begin copying.
Your printer begins scanning the front side.
7. When Set Backside displays on the bottom line, open the document cover and flip the document over with the second side facing down. Close the
document cover.
8. Press Start ( ) again.
Auto Fit Copying
NOTE: Some features may not be available depending on whether you loaded the document on the document glass or in the ADF.
When you copy using this feature, the printer prints one side on the upper half of the paper and the other side on the lower half without
reducing the original size. This feature is helpful for copying a small-sized document, such as a name card.
If the original document is larger than the printable area, some portions may not be printed.
This special copy mode can be applied when you load a document using only the document glass. If a document is detected in the ADF, the
ID copying feature does not work.
NOTE: You cannot adjust the copy size using the Zoom menu for ID copying.
NOTE: If you press the Cancel ( ) button or if no buttons are pressed for about 30 seconds, the printer cancels the copy job and returns to Standby
mode.
This special copy mode can be applied when you load a document using only the document glass. If a document is detected in the ADF, the
Poster Copying
Clone Copying
Auto Fit does not work.
To make the Auto Fit copying:
1. Load the document to be copied on the document glass, and close the document cover.
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Copy and press Select ( ).
3. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Layout and press Select ( ).
4. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Auto Fit and press Select ( ).
5. If necessary, customize the copy settings including the number of copies, contrast, and image quality by using the Copy menus. See
"Setting Copy Options".
6. Press Start ( ) to begin copying.
NOTE: You cannot adjust the copy size using the Zoom menu while the Auto Fit copying is enabled.
This special copy mode can be applied when you load a document using only the document glass. If a document is detected in the ADF, the
Poster copying feature does not work.
To make the Poster copying:
1. Load the documents to be copied on the document glass and close the cover.
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Copy and press Select ( ).
3. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Layout and press Select ( ).
4. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Poster and press Select ( ).
5. If necessary, customize the copy settings including the number of copies, contrast, and image quality by using the Copy menus. See
"Setting Copy Options".
6. Press Start ( ) to begin copying.
Your original document is divided into 9 portions. Each portion is scanned and printed one by one in the following order:
NOTE: You cannot adjust the copy size using the Zoom menu button for making a poster.
Clone copying works only when you load a document using the document glass. If a document is detected on the ADF, the Clone copying
feature does not work.
To make the Clone copying:
1. Load the document to be copied on the document glass, and close the cover.
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Copy and press Select ( ).
3. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Layout and press Select ( ).
4. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Clone and press Select ( ).
5. If necessary, customize the copy settings including number of copies, contrast, and image quality by using the Copy menus. See
"Setting Copy Options".
6. Press Start ( ) to begin copying.
NOTE: You cannot adjust the copy size using the Zoom menu while making a clone copy.
Printing Copies on Both Sides of Paper
You can set the printer to print copies on both sides of paper automatically.
1. Load the documents to be copied in the ADF.
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Copy and press Select ( ).
3. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Duplex and press Select ( ).
4. Press Scroll ( or ) to select the binding option you want and press Select ( ).
l Off: Prints in normal mode.
l Long Edge: Printers pages to read like a book.
l Short Edge: Printers pages to read by flipping over like a note pad.
5. If necessary, customize the copy settings including the number of copies, copy size, contrast, and image quality by using the Copy menus. See "Setting
Copy Options".
6. Press Start ( ) to begin copying.
Your printer prints on both sides of paper automatically.
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 changed using Copy menus.
To create your own default settings:
1. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Copy and press Select ( ).
OR
Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Menu and press Select ( ).
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Copy Defaults and press Select ( ).
3. Press Scroll ( or ) to scroll through the setup options.
4. When the option you want to set appears, press Select ( ) to access the option.
5. Change the setting using the Scroll ( or ) or enter the value using the number keypad.
6. Press Select ( ) to save the selection.
7. Repeat steps 3 through 6, as needed.
8. To return to Standby mode, press Cancel ( ).
NOTE: While you set copy options, pressing Cancel ( ) cancels the changed settings and returns to the default status.
Faxing
Setting the Printer ID
In most countries, you are required by law to indicate your fax number on any fax you send. The printer ID, containing your telephone number and name or
company name, may be printed at the top of each page sent from your printer.
1. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Menu and press Select ( ).
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Machine Setup and press Select ( ).
3. Press Select ( ) to access Machine ID.
4. Enter your fax number using the number keypad.
5. Press Select ( ) when the number on the display is correct. The display asks you to enter the ID.
6. Enter your name or company name using the number keypad.
7. You can enter alphanumeric characters using the number keypad, including special symbols by pressing the 1 button.
For details on how to use the number keypad to enter alphanumeric characters, see "Using the Number Keypad to Enter Characters".
8. Press Select ( ) when the name on the display is correct.
9. Press Cancel ( ) to return to Standby mode.
Using the Number Keypad to Enter Characters
As you perform various tasks, you may need to enter names and numbers. For example, when you set up your printer, you enter your name or your company's
name and telephone number. When you store fax numbers in memory, you may also enter the corresponding names.
l When prompted to enter a letter, press the appropriate button until the correct letter appears on the display.
For example, to enter the letter O, press 6.
l Each time you press 6, the display shows a different letter, M, N, O and finally 6.
l To enter additional letters, repeat the first step.
l Press 1 repeatedly to enter a space, and also press 1 to enter special characters.
l Press Select ( ) when you are finished.
Setting the Printer ID
Sending a Fax
Using the Number Keypad to Enter Characters
Receiving a Fax
Setting the Time and Date
Automatic Dialing
Changing the Clock Mode
Other Ways to Fax
Setting Sounds
Additional Features
Toll Save Mode
Sending a Fax from a PC
Setting up the Fax System
NOTE: If you make a mistake while entering numbers, press the left Scroll ( ) button to delete the last digit.
Keypad Letters and Numbers
Changing Numbers or Names
If you make a mistake while entering a number or name, press the left Scroll ( ) button to delete the last digit or character. Then enter the correct number or
character.
Inserting a Pause
For some telephone systems, it is necessary to dial an access code and listen for a second dial tone. A pause must be entered in order for the access code to
function. For example, enter the access code 9 and then press Pause ( ) before entering the telephone number. A "," appears on the display to indicate
when a pause is entered.
Setting the Time and Date
The time and date are printed on all faxes.
To set the time and date:
1. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Menu and press Select ( ).
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Machine Setup and press Select ( ).
3. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Date&Time and press Select ( ).
4. Enter the correct time and date using the number keypad.
Month = 01 ~ 12
Day = 01 ~ 31
Year = 1990 ~ 2089
Hour = 01 ~ 12 (12-hour mode)
00 ~ 23 (24-hour mode)
Minute = 00 ~ 59
You can also use Scroll ( or ) to move the cursor under the digit you want to correct and enter a new number.
5. To select AM or PM for 12-hour format, press the or the button.
When the cursor is not under the AM or PM indicator, pressing the or the button immediately moves the cursor to the indicator.
You can change the clock mode to 24-hour format (e.g. 01:00 PM as 13:00). For details, see "Changing the Clock Mode".
6. Press Select ( ) when the time and date on the display is correct.
Key
Assigned numbers, letters or characters
1
1@._space,/*#&$+-`
2
AB C2
3
D EF 3
4
G HI4
5
JK L5
6
MNO 6
7
PQ RS 7
8
TU V8
9
W XY Z9
0
0
NOTE: You may need to change the correct time and date if loss of power to the printer occurs.
Changing the Clock Mode
You can set your printer to display the current time using either the 12-hour or the 24-hour format.
1. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Menu and press Select ( ).
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Machine Setup and press Select ( ).
3. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Clock Mode and press Select ( ).
The printer display the Clock mode that is currently set.
4. Press Scroll ( or ) to select the other mode and press Select ( ) to save the selection.
5. Press Cancel ( ) to return to the Standby mode.
Setting Sounds
Speaker, Ringer, Button and Alarm Sounds
1. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Menu and press Select ( ).
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Sound/Volume and press Select ( ).
3. Press Scroll ( or ) to scroll through the options. Press Select ( ) when you see the sound option you want.
4. Press Scroll ( or ) to display the status or loudness you want for the option you have selected.
For the ringer volume, you can select from Off, Low, Med and High. Setting Off means that the ringer turns off. The printer works normally even if the
ringer is turned off.
5. Press Select ( ) to save the selection.
6. If necessary, repeat steps 3 through 5.
7. Press Cancel ( ) to return to the Standby mode.
Speaker Volume
1. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Fax and press Select ( ).
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight On Hook Dial and press Select ( ).
3. Press Select ( ) to access Yes.
4. Press Scroll ( or ) until you hear the loudness you want. The display shows the current volume level.
Toll Save Mode
The Toll Save mode can be used to save scanned documents for transmission at a specified time in order to take advantage of lower long distance rates.
To turn the Toll Save mode on:
1. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Menu and press Select ( ).
NOTE: The printer beeps and does not allow you to proceed to the next step if a wrong number is entered.
NOTE: You can adjust the speaker volume only when the telephone line is connected.
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Advanced Fax and press Select ( ).
3. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Toll Save and press Select ( ).
4. Press Scroll ( or ) to display On and press Select ( ).
5. After 1 second, enter the time and date when your printer starts sending toll save faxes, using the number keypad.
To select AM or PM for 12-hour format, press the or the button.
6. Press Select ( ) when the starting time on the display is correct.
7. After 1 second, enter the time and date when the toll save transmission ends, using the number keypad.
8. Press Select ( ) to save the setting.
9. Press Cancel ( ) to return to the Standby mode.
Once Toll Save mode is activated, your printer stores all of the documents to be faxed into its memory and sends them at the programmed time.
To turn Toll Save mode off, follow steps 1 and 3 in "Toll Save Mode" and then press Scroll ( or ) until Off displays and press Select ( ).
Setting up the Fax System
Changing the Fax Setup Options
1. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Fax and press Select ( ).
OR
Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Menu and press Select ( ).
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Fax Defaults and press Select ( ).
3. Press Scroll ( or ) to display the desired menu item and press Select ( ).
4. Use Scroll ( or ) to find the status or use the number keypad to enter the value for the option you have selected.
5. Press Select ( ) to save the selection.
6. If necessary, repeat steps 3 through 5.
7. Press Cancel ( ) to return to the Standby mode.
Available Fax Defaults Options
You can use the following setup options for configuring the fax system:
Option
Description
Contrast
You can select the default contrast value to fax your documents lighter or darker.
Resolution
You can select the default resolution setting to Standard, fine, or Super fine.
Rings to Answr
You can specify the number of times the printer rings, 1-7, before answering an incoming call.
Receive Mode
You can select the default fax receiving mode.
•
Fax mode (automatic receive mode): The printer answers an incoming call and
automatically goes into receive mode. The number of rings before the printer answers can
be set in the Rings to Answer option. If the user memory is full, the printer can no longer
receive any incoming fax. Secure free memory to resume by removing data stored in the
memory.
•
Tel mode (manual receive mode): Manual receive mode is enabled when automatic fax reception is
turned off.
You can receive a fax by:
• picking up the handset of the extension phone not directly connected to the back of the printer and
then pressing the remote receive code, or
• picking up the handset of the extension phone directly connected to the back of the multi-function
printer and pressing Start ( ), or
• accessing Fax On Hook Dial Yes when the bell is ringing (you can hear voice or fax tones from the
remote mahine) and then pressing Start ( ) on the operator panel.
•
Ans/Fax mode: The printer can share one telephone line with an answering machine. In
this mode, the printer may monitor the fax signal and pick up the line if there are fax tones.
If the phone communication in your country is serial, this mode is not available.
Sending a Fax
It is possible to begin typing the number on the number pad without first selecting fax mode. The printer may automatically switch to fax mode when the
fourth digit is entered on the numeric keypad.
Adjusting the Document Contrast
Use the Contrast setting to fax your documents lighter or darker.
1. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Fax and press Select ( ).
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Contrast and press Select ( ).
3. Press Scroll ( or ) to select the Contrast mode you want and press Select ( ).
l Lighter works well with dark print.
l Normal works well with standard typed or printed documents.
l Darker works well with light print or faint pencil markings.
Adjusting the Document Resolution
Use the Resolution setting to improve the output quality of the original or to scan photographs.
1. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Fax and press Select ( ).
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Resolution and press Select ( ).
3. Press Scroll ( or ) to display the mode you want and press Select ( ).
The document types recommended for the resolution settings are described in the table below.
•
DRPD Mode: Before using the Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection (DRPD) option, distinctive ring service
must be installed on your telephone line by the telephone company. After the telephone company has
provided a separate number for faxing with a distinctive ring pattern, configure the fax setup to monitor
for that specific ring pattern.
Redial Delay
Your printer can automatically redial a remote fax machine if it was busy. Intervals from 1-15 minutes can be
entered.
Redial Attmpts
You can specify the number of redial attempts, 1-13.
MSG Confirm
You can set your printer to print a report showing whether the transmission was successful, how many pages
were sent, and more. The available options are On, Off and On-Error, which prints only when a transmission is
not successful.
Auto Report
A report with detailed information about the previous 50 communications operations, including time and dates.
The available options are On or Off.
Auto Reduction
When receiving a document as long as or longer than the paper loaded in the paper tray, the printer can reduce
the size of the document to fit the size of paper loaded in the printer. Select On if you want to automatically reduce
the incoming document.
With this feature set to Off, the printer cannot reduce the document to fit onto one page. The document is
divided and printed in actual size on two or more pages.
Discard Size
When receiving a document as long as or longer than the paper installed in your printer, you can set the printer
to discard any excess at the bottom of the page. If the received page is outside the margin you set, it may print on
two sheets of paper at the actual size.
When the document is within the margin and the Auto Reduction feature is turned on, the printer reduces the
document to fit it onto the appropriate sized paper and discard does not occur. If the Auto Reduction feature is
turned off or fails, the data within the margin may be discarded. Settings range from 0-30 mm.
Receive Code
The Receive Code Enables you to initiate fax reception from an extension phone plugged into the extension
telephone socket( ) on the back of the printer. If you pick up the extension phone and hear a fax tone, enter the
Receive Code. The Receive Code is preset to *9* at the factory. Settings range from 0-9. See "Receiving Manually
Using an Extension Telephone" for more information about using the code.
DRPD Mode
You can receive a call using the Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection (DRPD) feature which enables you to use a
single telephone line to answer several different telephone numbers. In this menu, you can set the printer to
recognize the ring patterns to answer. For details about this feature, see "Receiving Faxes Using the DRPD
Mode".
Duplex
You can set the machine to print received faxes on both sides of paper. The available options are Off, Long Edge,
and Short Edge.
Sending a Fax Automatically
1. Load the document(s) face up with top edge in first into the ADF.
OR
Place a single document face down on the document glass.
For details about loading a document, see "Loading an Original Document".
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Fax and press Select ( ).
3. Adjust the document contrast and resolution to suit your fax needs.
For details, see "Adjusting the Document Contrast" and "Adjusting the Document Resolution".
4. Enter the remote fax phone number using the number keypad.
You can also use one, two or three-digit speed or group dial numbers. For details, see "Automatic Dialing".
5. Press Start ( ).
6. When the document is loaded from the document glass, Another Page? appears on the top line of the display after the document is scanned into the
memory. If you have additional pages, remove the scanned page and load the next page from the glass and select Yes. Repeat as necessary.
After all of the pages are scanned, select No when the display shows Another Page?.
7. When the printer establishes contact with the receiving machine, it dials the number and sends the fax.
Sending a Fax Manually
1. Load the document(s) face up with top edge in first into the ADF.
OR
Place a single document face down on the document glass.
For details about loading a document, see "Loading an Original Document".
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Fax and press Select ( ).
3. Adjust the document contrast and resolution to suit your fax needs.
For details, see "Adjusting the Document Contrast" and "Adjusting the Document Resolution".
4. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight On Hook Dial and press Select ( ).
5. Press Select ( ) to select Yes.
6. Enter the number of the remote fax machine using the keypad.
7. When you hear a high-pitched fax tone from the remote fax machine, press Start ( ).
Confirming Transmissions
When the last page of your document has been sent successfully, the printer beeps and returns to Standby mode.
Mode
Recommended for:
Standard
Documents with normal sized characters.
Fine
Documents containing small characters or thin lines or documents printed using a dot-matrix printer.
Super Fine
Documents containing extremely fine detail. The super fine mode is enabled only if the remote printer also supports the
Super Fine resolution. See the notes below.
Photo
Documents containing shades of gray or photographs.
Color
Documents with colors. Sending a color fax is enabled only if the remote printer supports color fax reception and you send
the fax manually. In this mode, the memory transmission is not available.
NOTE: Faxes scanned in Super Fine resolution may transmit at the highest resolution supported by the receiving device.
NOTE: Press Cancel ( ) to cancel the fax job at any time while sending the fax.
NOTE: Press Cancel ( ) to cancel the fax job at any time while sending the fax.
If something goes wrong while sending your fax, an error message appears on the display. For a listing of error messages and their meaning, see "Clearing LCD
Error Messages".
If you receive an error message, press Cancel ( ) to clear the message and try to send the document again.
You can set your printer to print a confirmation report automatically after each fax transmission. For further details, see the MSG Confirm item in
"Available Fax
Defaults Options".
Automatic Redialing
When the number you have dialed is busy or there is no answer when you send a fax, the printer automatically redials the number every three minutes, up to
seven times.
When the display shows Waiting Redial press Select ( ) to redial the number without waiting. To cancel the automatic redialing, press Cancel ( ).
To change the time interval between redials and the number of redial attempts, see "Available Fax Defaults Options".
Receiving a Fax
About Receiving Modes
When the memory is full, the printer can no longer receive any incoming fax. Secure free memory to resume by removing data stored in the memory.
Loading Paper for Receiving Faxes
The instructions for loading paper in the paper tray are the same whether you are printing, faxing, or copying, except that faxes can only be printed on Letter-
,
A4-, or Legal-sized paper. For details about loading paper, see "Loading Paper". For details about setting the paper type and size in the tray, see
"Setting the
Paper Type" and "Setting the Paper Size".
Receiving Automatically in the Fax Mode
Your printer is preset to the fax mode at the factory.
When you receive a fax, the printer answers the call on a specified number of rings and automatically receives the fax.
To change the number of rings, see "Available Fax Defaults Options".
If you want to adjust the ringer volume, see "Setting Sounds".
Receiving Manually in the Tel Mode
NOTE: The Dell Laser MFP 1815dn cannot receive color faxes.
NOTE: To use the Ans/Fax mode, attach an answering machine to the extension telephone socket ( ) on the back of your printer.
You can receive a fax by picking up the handset of the extension phone and then pressing the remote receive code (see "Receive Code"), or by accessing Fax
On Hook Dial Yes when the bell is ringing (you can hear voice or fax tones from the remote printer) and then pressing Start ( ) on the operator panel.
The printer begins receiving a fax and returns to Standby mode when the reception is completed.
Receiving Automatically in the Ans/Fax Mode
If you are using an answering machine in this mode, attach it to the extension telephone socket ( ) on the back of your printer.
If your printer does not detect a fax tone, the answering machine will take the call. If your printer detects a fax tone, it automatically initiates reception of the fax.
Receiving Manually Using an Extension Telephone
This feature works best when you are using an extension telephone connected to the extension telephone socket ( ) at the back of your printer. You can
receive a fax from someone you are talking to on the extension telephone without having to go to the fax machine.
When you receive a call on the extension phone and hear a fax tone, press the keys *9* (star nine star) on the extension telephone.
The printer receives the document.
Press the buttons slowly in sequence. If you still hear the fax tone from the remote printer, try pressing *9* once again.
*9* is the remote receive code preset at the factory. The first and the last asterisks are fixed, but you can change the middle number to whatever you
choose. The code should be one digit. For details on changing the code, see "Available Fax Defaults Options".
Receiving Faxes Using the DRPD Mode
"Distinctive Ring" is a telephone company service which enables you to use a single telephone line to answer several different telephone numbers. The
particular number someone uses to call you on is identified by different ringing patterns, available in combinations of long and short ringing sounds.
Using the Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection feature, your fax machine can "learn" the ring pattern you designate to be answered by the FAX machine. This
ringing pattern may be recognized and answered as a FAX call, and all other ringing patterns may be forwarded to the extension telephone or answering
machine plugged into the extension telephone socket ( ) at the back of your printer. You can easily suspend or change Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection at
any time.
Before using the Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection option, Distinctive Ring service must be installed for your telephone line by the telephone company. To set
up Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection, you may need another telephone line at your location, dial your FAX number from another line.
To set up the DRPD mode:
1. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Fax and press Select ( ).
OR
Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Menu and press Select ( ).
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Fax Default and press Select ( ).
3. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight DRPD Mode and press Select ( ).
NOTE: If you have set your printer to Ans/Fax mode and your answering machine is switched off, or no answering machine is connected to your
machine, your printer may automatically go into Fax mode after a predefined number of rings.
4. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Set and press Select ( ).
The LCD displays Waiting Ring.
5. Call your fax number from another telephone. It is not necessary to place the call from a fax machine.
6. When your printer begins to ring, do not answer the call. The printer requires several rings to learn the pattern.
7. When the printer completes learning, the displays shows End DRPD [Set up].
If the DRPD setup fails, DRPD Ring Error appears. Press Select ( ) when DRPD Mode displays and retry from step 5.
8. Press Cancel ( ) to return to the Standby mode.
When the DRPD feature is set up, the DRPD option is available in the Receive Mode menu. To receive faxes in the DRPD mode, you need to set the menu to
DRPD; see "Available Fax Defaults Options".
Receiving Faxes in the Memory
NOTE: DRPD must be set up again if you re-assign your fax number, or connect the printer to another telephone line.
NOTE: After DRPD has been set up, call your fax number to verify that the printer answers with a fax tone. Then call a different number assigned to that
same line to ensure the call is forwarded to the extension telephone or answering machine plugged into the extension telephone socket ( ) on the
back of the printer.
Since your printer is a multi-tasking device, it can receive faxes while performing other tasks. If you receive a fax while you are copying, printing, or run out of
paper or toner,
your printer stores incoming faxes in the memory. As soon as you finish copying, printing, or resupply the consumables, the printer automatically
prints the fax.
Automatic Dialing
Speed Dialing
You can store up to 400 frequently dialed numbers in one, two or three-digit speed dial locations (0-399).
Storing a Number for Speed Dialing
1. Press Directory ( ) on the operator panel.
OR
Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Fax and press Select ( ).
OR
Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Menu and press Select ( ).
Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Directory and press Select ( ).
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight PhoneBook and press Select ( ).
3. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Add Person and press Select ( ).
4. Enter a name and press Select ( ). For details about how to enter names, see "Using the Number Keypad to Enter Characters".
5. Enter a one, two or three-digit speed dial number between 0-399, using the number keypad and press Select ( ).
Or select the location by pressing Scroll ( or ) and then press Select ( ).
6. Enter the fax number you want to store using the number keypad and press Select ( ).
To insert a pause between numbers, press Pause ( ) and a "," appears on the display.
7. To store more fax numbers, repeat steps 3 through 6.
OR
To return to Standby mode, press Cancel ( ).
Editing Speed Dial Numbers
You can edit a specific speed dial number.
1. Press Directory ( ) on the operator panel.
OR
Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Fax and press Select ( ).
OR
Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Menu and press Select ( ).
Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Directory and press Select ( ).
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight PhoneBook and press Select ( ).
3. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Edit and press Select ( ).
4. Press Scroll ( or ) to access Edit Person.
5. Enter the speed dial number you want to edit or select the speed dial number by pressing Scroll ( or ) and press Select ( ).
6. Enter the correct fax number you want and press Select ( ).
7. Enter the correct name you want and press Select ( ).
8. If you want to edit another speed dial number, repeat from step 5.
OR
Press Cancel ( ) to return to Standby mode.
Sending a Fax using a Speed Number
1. Load the document(s) face up with top edge in first into the ADF.
OR
Place a single document face down on the document glass.
For details about loading a document, see "Loading an Original Document".
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Fax and press Select ( ).
3. Adjust the document contrast and resolution to suit your fax needs.
For details, see "Adjusting the Document Contrast" and "Adjusting the Document Resolution".
4. Press Select ( ) to select Fax to:.
5. Enter the speed dial number.
l For a one-digit speed dial number, press and hold the appropriate digit button.
l For a two-digit speed dial number, press the first digit button and hold the last digit button.
l For a three-digit speed dial number, press the first and second digit buttons and hold the last digit button.
The corresponding entry's name briefly displays.
6. The document scans into the memory.
When the document is loaded on the document glass, the LCD display asks if you want to send another page. Select Yes to add more documents or No
to begin sending the fax immediately.
7. The fax number stored in the speed dial location is automatically dialed. The document is sent when the remote fax machine answers.
Group Dialing
If you frequently send the same document to several destinations, you can create a group of these destinations and set them under a one, two or three-digit
group dial location. This enables you to use a group dial number setting to send the same document to all the destinations in the group.
Setting Group Dial
1. Press Directory ( ) on the operator panel.
NOTE: You cannot include one group dial number within another group dial number.
OR
Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Fax and press Select ( ).
OR
Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Menu and press Select ( ).
Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Directory and press Select ( ).
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight PhoneBook and press Select ( ).
3. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Add Group and press Select ( ).
4. Enter a name and press Select ( ).
5. Enter a group number between 0-399 and press Select ( ).
Or select the location you want by pressing Scroll ( or ) and then press Select ( ).
6. Enter a one, two or three-digit speed number you want to assign to the group and press Select ( ).
Or select the location by pressing Scroll ( or ) and then press Select ( ).
7. At the Add Another? prompt, press Select ( ) to enter other speed dial numbers into the group.
Or, press Scroll ( or ) to display No and press Select ( ) when you have entered all of the desired numbers.
8. If you want to assign another group, repeat from step 3.
OR
To press Cancel ( ) to return to Standby mode.
Editing Group Dial Numbers
You can delete a specific speed dial number from a selected group or add a new number to the selected group.
1. Press Directory ( ) on the operator panel.
OR
Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Fax and press Select ( ).
OR
Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Menu and press Select ( ).
Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Directory and press Select ( ).
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight PhoneBook and press Select ( ).
3. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Edit and press Select ( ).
4. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Edit Group and press Select ( ).
5. Enter the group number you want to edit or select the group number by pressing Scroll ( or ) and press Select ( ).
6. Edit the name and press Select ( ).
7. To add a speed dial number, press Select ( ) to access Add Person.
To delete the speed dial number, press Scroll ( or ) to display Delete Person and press Select ( ).
8. Enter a speed dial number to be added or deleted.
9. Press Select ( ).
10. If you want to edit another group, repeat from step 4.
OR
Press Cancel ( ) to return to Standby mode.
Sending a Fax Using Group Dialing (Multi-address Transmission)
You can use group dialing for Broadcasting or Delayed transmissions.
NOTE: When you delete the last speed dial in a group, the group itself is deleted.
Follow the procedure of the desired operation (Broadcasting transmission; see "Sending Broadcasting Faxes", Delayed transmission; see "Sending a Delayed
Fax"). When you come to a step in which the display asks you to enter the remote fax number:
l For a one-digit group number, press and hold the appropriate digit button.
l For a two-digit group number, press the first digit button and hold the last digit button.
l For a three-digit speed dial number, press the first and second digit buttons and hold the last digit button.
You can use only one group number for one operation. Then continue the procedure to complete the desired operation.
Your printer automatically scans the document loaded in the ADF or on the document glass into the memory. The printer dials each of the numbers included in
the group.
Searching for a Number in the Memory
There are two ways to search for a number in the memory. You can either scan from A to Z sequentially, or you can search using the first letter of the name
associated with the number.
Searching Sequentially through the Memory
1. Load the document(s) face up with top edge in first into the ADF.
OR
Place a single document face down on the document glass.
For details about loading a document, see "Loading an Original Document".
2. Press Directory ( ) on the operator panel.
OR
Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Fax and press Select ( ).
OR
Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Menu and press Select ( ).
Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Directory and press Select ( ).
3. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight PhoneBook and press Select ( ).
4. Press Select ( ) to access Search.
5. Press Scroll ( or ) to scroll through the memory until the name and number you want to dial display. You can search upwards or downwards
through the entire memory in alphabetical order, from A to Z.
While searching through the printer's memory, you can see that each entry is preceded by one of two letters; "S" for speed dial or "G" for group dial
number. These letters denote how the number is stored.
6. When the name and/or the number you want displays, press Start ( ) or Select ( ) to dial.
Searching with a Particular First Letter
1. Load the document(s) face up with top edge in first into the ADF.
OR
Place a single document face down on the document glass.
For details about loading a document, see "Loading an Original Document".
2. Press Directory ( ) on the operator panel.
OR
Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Fax and press Select ( ).
OR
Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Menu and press Select ( ).
Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Directory and press Select ( ).
3. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight PhoneBook and press Select ( ).
4. Press Select ( ) to access Search.
5. Press the button labeled with the letter you want to search for. A name beginning with the letter displays.
For example, if you want to find the name "MOBILE", press the 6 button, which is labeled with "MNO".
6. Press Scroll ( or ) to display the next name.
7. When the name and/or the number you want displays, press Start ( ) or Select ( ) to dial.
Printing a Phonebook List
You can check your automatic dial setting by printing a Phonebook list.
1. Press Directory ( ) on the operator panel.
OR
Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Fax and press Select ( ).
OR
Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Menu and press Select ( ).
Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Directory and press Select ( ).
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight PhoneBook and press Select ( ).
3. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Print and press Start ( ) or Select ( ).
A list showing your speed dial and group dial entries prints out.
Other Ways to Fax
Redialing
To redial the number you last called:
1. Load the document(s) face up with top edge in first into the ADF.
OR
Place a single document face down on the document glass.
For details about loading a document, see "Loading an Original Document".
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Fax and press Select ( ).
3. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Redial and press Select ( ).
When a document is loaded in the ADF, the printer automatically begins to send.
For the document loaded on the document glass, the display asks if you want to load another page. Select Yes to add. Otherwise, select No.
Sending Broadcasting Faxes
The broadcasting fax feature allows you to send a document to multiple locations. Documents are automatically stored in the memory and sent to a remote
station. After transmission, the documents are automatically erased from the memory.
1. Load the document(s) face up with top edge in first into the ADF.
OR
Place a single document face down on the document glass.
For details about loading a document, see "Loading an Original Document".
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Fax and press Select ( ).
3. Adjust the document contrast and resolution to suit your fax needs.
For details, see "Adjusting the Document Contrast" and "Adjusting the Document Resolution".
4. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Broadcast Fax and press Select ( ).
5. Enter the number of the remote printer using the number keypad.
You can also use one, two, or three-digit speed dial or group dial numbers.
6. Press Select ( ) to confirm the number. The display asks you to enter another fax number.
7. Press Select ( ) to enter other number.
Or, press Scroll ( or ) to select No and press Select ( ).
8. If you want to enter more fax numbers, repeat steps 5 and 6. You can add up to 10 destinations.
9. When you finish entering fax numbers, press Start ( ).
The document is scanned into the memory before transmission. The display shows the memory capacity and the number of pages being stored in the
memory.
For documents loaded on the document glass, the display asks if you want to load another page. Select Yes to add. Otherwise, select No.
10. The printer begins sending the document in the order of the numbers you entered.
Sending a Delayed Fax
You can set your printer to store and then send a fax at a later time.
1. Load the document(s) face up with top edge in first into the ADF.
OR
Place a single document face down on the document glass.
For details about loading a document, see "Loading an Original Document".
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Fax and press Select ( ).
3. Adjust the document contrast and resolution to suit your fax needs.
For details, see "Adjusting the Document Contrast" and "Adjusting the Document Resolution".
4. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Fax Features and press Select ( ).
5. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Delay Fax and press Select ( ).
6. Enter the number of the remote machine using the number keypad.
To enter the number, you can use one, two, or three-digit speed dial or group dial numbers.
7. Press Select ( ) to confirm the number on the display. The display asks you to enter another fax number.
8. Press Select ( ) to enter the number.
Or, press Scroll ( or ) to select No and press Select ( ).
9. If you want to assign a name to the transmission, enter the name. If not, skip this step.
For details on how to enter the name using the number keypad, see "Using the Number Keypad to Enter Characters".
10. Press Select ( ). The display shows the current time and asks you to enter the start time when the fax is to be sent.
11. Enter the time using the number keypad.
To select AM or PM for 12-hour format, press the or the button.
When the cursor is not under the AM or PM indicator, pressing the or the button immediately moves the cursor to the indicator.
NOTE: You cannot use more than one group dial number per broadcast operation.
If you set a time earlier than the current time, the document may be sent at that time the following day.
12. Press Select ( ) when the start time displays correctly.
13. The document is scanned into the memory before transmission. The display shows the memory capacity and the number of pages being stored in
memory.
For the document loaded on the document glass, the display asks if you want to load another page. Select Yes to add. Otherwise, select No.
14. The printer returns to Standby mode. The display reminds you that you are in Standby mode and a delayed fax is set.
Sending a Priority Fax
Using the Priority Fax feature, a high priority document can be sent ahead of reserved operations. The document is scanned into the memory and transmitted
when the current operation is finished. In addition, the priority transmission interrupts a broadcast operation between stations (i.e., when the transmission to
station A ends, before transmission to station B begins) or between redial attempts.
1. Load the document(s) face up with top edge in first into the ADF.
OR
Place a single document face down on the document glass.
For details about loading a document, see "Loading an Original Document".
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Fax and press Select ( ).
3. Adjust the document contrast and resolution to suit your fax needs.
For details, see "Adjusting the Document Contrast" and "Adjusting the Document Resolution".
4. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Fax Features and press Select ( ).
5. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Priority Fax and press Select ( ).
6. Enter the number of the remote machine using the number keypad.
To enter the number, you can use one, two, or three-digit speed dial or group dial numbers.
7. Press Select ( ) to confirm the number on the display. The display asks you to enter another number.
8. Press Select ( ) to enter the number.
Or, press Scroll ( or ) to select No and press Select ( ).
9. If you want to assign a name to the transmission, enter the name. If not, skip this step.
For details on how to enter the name using the number keypad, see "Using the Number Keypad to Enter Characters".
10. Press Select ( ).
The document is scanned into the memory before transmission. The display shows the memory capacity and the number of pages being stored in the
memory.
For the document loaded on the document glass, the display asks if you want to load another page. Select Yes to add. Otherwise, select No.
11. The printer shows the number being dialed and begins sending the document.
Adding Documents to a Scheduled Fax
You can add documents to the delayed transmission previously reserved in your printer's memory.
1. Load the document(s) face up with top edge in first into the ADF.
OR
Place a single document face down on the document glass.
For details about loading a document, see "Loading an Original Document".
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Fax and press Select ( ).
3. Adjust the document contrast and resolution to suit your fax needs.
For details, see "Adjusting the Document Contrast" and "Adjusting the Document Resolution".
NOTE: If you want to cancel the delayed transmission, see "Canceling a Scheduled Fax".
4. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Fax Features and press Select ( ).
5. Press Select ( ) to access Add Page.
The display shows the jobs reserved in memory.
6. Press Scroll ( or ) until you see the fax job to which you want to add documents to and press Select ( ).
The printer automatically stores the documents in the memory, and the display shows the memory capacity and the number of pages.
For the document loaded on the document glass, the display asks if you want to load another page. Select Yes to add. Otherwise, select No.
7. After storing, the printer displays the number of total pages and added pages and returns to Standby mode.
Canceling a Scheduled Fax
1. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Fax and press Select ( ).
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Fax Features and press Select ( ).
3. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Cancel Job and press Select ( ).
The display shows the jobs reserved in memory.
4. Press Scroll ( or ) until you see the fax job you want to cancel, and press Select ( ).
5. When the confirming message displays, press Select ( ).
The selected job is canceled.
Additional Features
Using the Secure Receiving Mode
You may need to prevent your received faxes from being accessed by unauthorized people. You can turn on the secure fax mode using the Secure Receive
option to restrict printing out received faxes when the printer is unattended. In the secure fax mode, all incoming faxes may go into memory. When the mode
turns off, any faxes stored may be printed.
To turn the secure receiving mode on:
1. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Menu and press Select ( ).
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Advanced Fax and press Select ( )
3. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Secure Receive and press Select ( ).
4. Press Select ( ) when On displays.
5. Enter a four-digit passcode you want to use, using the number keypad and press Select ( ).
6. Re-enter the passcode again and then press Select ( ).
7. Press Cancel ( ) to return to Standby mode.
When a fax is received in the secure receiving mode, your printer stores it into memory and displays Secure Receive to let you know that there is a fax
stored.
To print received documents:
1. Access the Secure Receive menu by following steps 1 thorough 3 "To turn the secure receiving mode on:".
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to display Print and press Select ( ).
3. Enter the four-digit passcode and press Select ( ).
The faxes stored in memory are printed.
To turn the secure receiving mode off:
NOTE: You can use the secure receiving mode without setting a passcode, but cannot protect your faxes.
1. Access the Secure Receive menu by following steps 1 thorough 3 in "To turn the secure receiving mode on:".
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to display Off and press Select ( ).
3. Enter the four-digit passcode and press Select ( ).
The mode is deactivated and the printer prints faxes stored in memory.
4. Press Cancel ( ) to return to Standby mode.
Printing Reports
The following reports are available:
Phonebook List
This list shows all of the numbers currently stored in the printer's memory as speed dial and group dial numbers.
You can print this Phonebook list using Directory ( ) on the operator panel; see "Printing a Phonebook List".
Sent Fax Report
This report shows information about the faxes you recently sent.
Received Fax Report
This report shows information about the faxes you recently received.
System Data List
This list shows the status of the user-selectable options. You may print this list to confirm your changes after changing any settings.
Scheduled Job Information
This list shows the documents currently stored for Delayed faxes or Toll Save faxes. The list shows the starting time and type of operation.
Message Confirmation
This report shows the fax number, number of pages, elapsed time of the job, communication mode, and communication results.
Junk Fax Number List
This list shows up to 10 fax numbers specified as junk fax numbers by using the Junk Fax Setup menu; see "Advanced Fax Setting Options". When the Junk
Fax Setup feature is turned on, incoming faxes from those numbers may be blocked.
This feature recognizes the last 6 digits of the fax number set as a remote machine's ID.
Scan Journal List
This report displays information for the Network scan records including IP address, time and date, number of pages scanned, and result. This report is
automatically printed every 50 Netscan jobs.
Email Report
This report shows information about the emails you recently sent.
Multi-communication Report
This report is printed automatically after sending documents to more than one location.
Power Failure Report
This report is printed out automatically when power is restored after a power failure if there is any data loss due to power failure.
Printing a Report
1. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Menu and press Select ( ).
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Reports press Select ( ).
3. Press Scroll ( or ) to display the report or list you want to print on the bottom line.
l Phone Book: Phonebook list
l Sent Report: Sent fax report
l RCV Report: Received fax report
l System Data: System data list
l Scheduled Jobs: Scheduled job information
l MSG Confirm: Message confirmation
l Junk Fax List: Junk fax number list
l Scan Journal: Network Scan sessions list
l Email Report : Sent e-mail report
4. Press Select ( ).
The selected information prints out.
Using Advanced Fax Settings
Your printer has various user-selectable setting options for sending or receiving faxes. These options are preset at the factory, but you may need to change
them. To find out how the options are currently set, print the System Data list. For details about printing the list, see "Printing a Report".
Changing Setting Options
1. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Menu and press Select ( ).
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Advanced Fax and press Select ( ).
3. Press Scroll ( or ) until you see the desired menu item and press Select ( ).
4. When the option you want displays, choose the desired status by pressing Scroll ( or ) or enter the desired value using the number keypad.
5. Press Select ( ) to save the selection.
6. You can exit from the setup mode at any time by pressing Cancel ( ).
Advanced Fax Setting Options
Option
Description
Send Forward
a
You can set the printer to always forward all outgoing faxes to the specified destination besides the fax numbers you
entered.
Select Off to turn this feature off.
Select On to turn this feature on. You can set the number of the remote fax machine to which faxes are forwarded.
Recv Forward
a
You can set your printer to forward incoming faxes to another fax number during a specified time period. When a fax
arrives at your printer, it is stored in the memory. Then the printer dials the fax number that you have specified and
sends the fax.
Select Off to turn this feature off.
Select On to turn this feature on. You can set the fax number to which faxes are forwarded and the start time and
the end time. Also, you can forward incoming faxes up to 25 fax numbers.
Toll Save
You can set your printer to store your faxes in memory and to send them at the specified toll-saving time. For details
a. You can set the printer to forward all outgoing or incoming faxes to specified e-mail addresses. Refer to "Fax Forward to E-mail addresses".
Using an Answering Machine
You can connect a telephone answering device (TAD) directly to the back of your printer as shown in Figure 1.
Set your printer to Ans/Fax mode and set the Rings to Answer to a digit greater than the Rings to Answer setting for the TAD.
l When the TAD picks up the call, the printer monitors and takes the line if a fax tone is received and starts receiving the fax.
l If the answering device is off, the printer automatically goes into Fax mode after a predefined number of rings.
l If you answer the call and hear fax tones, the printer may answer the fax call if you
access Fax On Hook Dial Yes and press Start ( ) and then hang up the receiver, or
press the remote receive code *9* and hang up the receiver.
Using a Computer Modem
about sending toll save faxes, see "Toll Save Mode".
Select Off to turn this feature off.
Select On to turn this feature on. You can set the start time and date; and the end time and date for toll save mode.
Junk Fax Setup
Using the Junk Fax Setup feature, the system may not accept faxes sent from remote stations. Their numbers are
stored in memory as junk fax numbers. This feature is useful for blocking any unwanted faxes.
Select Off to turn the feature off. Anybody can send you a fax.
Select On to turn the feature on. You can set up to 10 fax numbers as junk fax numbers. After storing the numbers,
you do not receive any faxes from the registered stations.
Secure Receive
You can keep your received faxes from being accessed by unauthorized people.
For further details about setting this mode, see "Using the Secure Receiving Mode".
Prefix Dial
You can set a prefix dial number of up to five digits. This number dials before any auto dial number is started. It is
useful for accessing the PABX exchange.
Stmp Rcvd Name
This option enables the printer to automatically print the page number, and the date and time of the reception at the
bottom of each page of a received document.
Select Off to turn this feature off.
Select On to turn this feature on.
ECM Mode
The Error Correction Mode helps with poor line quality and ensures that faxes are sent smoothly to any other ECMequipped fax machine. If the line quality is poor, it takes more time to send a fax when you are using the ECM mode.
Select Off to turn this feature off.
Select On to turn this feature on.
Modem Speed
Select the maximum modem speed you want if the phone line fails to sustain a higher modem speed. You can select
33.6, 28.8, 14.4, 12.0, 9.6, or 4.8 kbps.
Rcv Disable
You can set your printer not to receive incoming faxes.
Select Off to turn this feature off.
Select On to turn this feature on.
If you want to use your computer modem for faxing or for a dial-up internet connection, connect the computer modem directly to the back of your printer with
the TAD as shown here in Figure 2.
l Set your printer to Ans/Fax mode and set the Rings to Answer to a digit greater than the Rings to Answer setting for the TAD.
l Turn off the computer modem's fax-receive feature.
l Do not use the computer modem if your printer is sending or receiving a fax.
l To fax via the computer modem, follow the instructions provided with your computer modem and fax application.
l You can capture images using your printer and Dell ScanDirect and send them using your fax application with the computer modem.
Sending a Fax from a PC
You can send a fax from your PC without using the printer. To send a fax from your PC, install the PC-Fax software and customize the software's settings.
Installing PC-Fax Software
Select Custom Installation when you install the Dell software and click the PC-Fax box. For details, see "Installing Software in Windows".
Customizing Fax Settings
1. From the Start menu, select Programs Dell Dell Printers DELL Laser MFP 1815 Configure PC Fax.
2. Enter your name and fax number.
3. Select the address book you will use.
4. Select the multi-function priner you will use by choosing Local or Network.
If you select Network, click Browse and search the printer you will use.
5. Click OK.
Sending a Fax from Your PC
1. Open the document you want to send.
2. Select Print from the File menu.
The Print window displays. It may look slightly different depending on your application.
3. Select Dell PC Fax from the Print window.
4. Click OK.
5. Compose the cover page and click Continue.
6. Enter the recipients' numbers and click Continue.
7. Select the resolution and click Send Fax.
Your PC begins to send the fax data and printer sends the fax.
Finding Information
What Are You Looking For?
Find It Here
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Drivers for my printer
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User's Guide
Drivers and utilities CD
You can use the Drivers and Utilities CD to install/uninstall/reinstall drivers and utilities or access your User's
Guide. For details, see "Software Overview".
Readme files may be included on your Drivers and Utilities CD to provide last-minute updates about technical
changes to your printer or advanced technical reference material for experienced users or technicians.
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Safety information
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How to use my printer
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Warranty information
Owner's manual
CAUTION: Read and follow all safety instructions in your Owner's Manual prior to setting up and
operating your printer.
How to set up my printer
Setup diagram
Express Service Code
Express Service Code
Identify your printer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support.
Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting technical support. The Express Service
Code is not available in all countries.
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Latest drivers for my printer
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Answers to technical service and support
questions
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Documentation for my printer
Dell Support Website
The Dell Support Website provides several online tools, including:
You can access Dell Support at support.dell.com. Select your region on the WELCOME TO DELL SUPPORT
page, and fill in the requested details to access help tools and information.
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Solutions- Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses
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Upgrades- Upgrade information for components, such as memory
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Customer Care- Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information
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Downloads- Drivers
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Reference- Printer documentation and product specifications
Linux
Getting Started
The supplied Drivers and Utilities CD provides you with Dell's MFP driver package for using your printer with a Linux computer.
Dell's MFP driver package contains printer and scanner drivers, providing the ability to print documents and scan images. The package also delivers powerful
applications for configuring your printer and further processing of the scanned documents.
After the driver is installed on your Linux system, the driver package enables you to monitor a number of MFP devices via USB port. The acquired documents
can then be edited, printed on the same local MFP or network printers, sent by e-mail, uploaded to an FTP site, or transferred to an external OCR system.
The MFP driver package is supplied with a smart and flexible installation program. You do not need to search for additional components that might be
necessary for the MFP software: all required packages will be carried onto your system and installed automatically; this is possible on a wide set of the most
popular Linux clones.
Installing the MFP Driver
System Requirements
Supported OS
l Redhat 8, 9
l Mandrake 9, 10
l SuSE 8.2, 9.1
l Fedora Core 1, 2, 3
Recommended Hardware Requirements
l Pentium IV 1 GHz or higher
l RAM 256 MB or higher
l HDD 1 GB or higher
Software
l Linux Kernel 2.4 or higher
Getting Started
Installing the MFP Driver
Using the MFP Configurator
Configuring Printer Properties
Printing a Document
Scanning a Document
NOTE: It is also necessary to claim swap partition of 300 MB or larger for working with large scanned images.
NOTE: The Linux scanner driver supports the optical resolution at maximum.
l Glibc 2.2 or higher
l CUPS
l SANE
Installing the MFP Driver
1. Make sure that you connect your printer to your computer. Turn both the computer and the printer on.
2. When the Administrator Login window appears, type in root in the Login field and enter the system password.
1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. The Drivers and Utilities CD will automatically run.
If the printer driver CD does not automatically run, click the icon at the bottom of the desktop. When the Terminal screen appears, type in:
[root@localhost root]#cd /mnt/cdrom/Linux
[root@localhost root]#./install.sh
2. Click Install.
3. When the welcome screen appears, click Next.
4. Installation is started. When the installation is almost complete, the Add printer wizard appears automatically. Click Next.
5. If you connect your printer using the USB cable, the following window appears. Select your printer from the drop-down list and click Next.
NOTE: You must log in as a super user (root) to install the printer software. If you are not a super user, ask your system administrator.
NOTE: The installation program runs automatically if you have an autorun software package installed and configured.
OR
If you connect your printer using the network cable, the following window appears.
Check the Network printer, and select your printer from the drop-down list. Click Next.
6. If you connect your printer using the USB cable, choose a port you will use with your printer. After choosing the port, click Next.
OR
If you connect your printer using the network cable, skip to the next step.
7. Select the driver and click Next.
8. Enter your printer's name, location, description and click Next.
9. Click Finish to complete installation.
10. When the following window appears, click Finish.
The installation program has added the MFP Configurator desktop icon and Dell MFP group to the system menu for your convenience. If you have any
difficulties, consult the onscreen help that is available through your system menu or in the driver package windows applications, such as MFP
Configurator or Image Editor.
Uninstalling the MFP Driver
1. When the Administrator Login window appears, type in root in the Login field and enter the system password.
2. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. The Drivers and Utilities CD will automatically run.
If the Drivers and Utilities CD does not automatically run, click the icon at the bottom of the desktop. When the Terminal screen appears, type in:
[root@localhost root]#cd /mnt/cdrom/Linux
[root@localhost root]#./install.sh
3. Click Uninstall.
4. Click Next.
NOTE: You must log in as a super user (root) to install the printer software. If you are not a super user, ask your system administrator.
NOTE: The installation program runs automatically if you have an autorun software package installed and configured.
5. Click Finish.
Using the MFP Configurator
MFP Configurator is a tool primarily intended for configuring MFP devices. Since an MFP device combines the printer and scanner, the MFP Configurator provides
options logically grouped for printer and scanner functions. There is also a special MFP port option responsible for the regulation of access to an MFP printer
and scanner via a single I/O channel.
After installing the MFP driver, the MFP Configurator icon will automatically be created on your desktop.
Opening the MFP Configurator
1. Double-click MFP Configurator on the desktop.
You can also click the Startup Menu icon and select Dell MFP and then MFP Configurator.
2. Press each button on the Modules pane to switch to the corresponding configuration window.
You can use the onscreen help by clicking Help.
3. After changing the configuration, click Exit to close the MFP Configurator.
Printers Configuration
Printers configuration has two tabs; Printers and Classes.
Printers Tab
You can see the current system's printer configuration by clicking on the printer icon button on the left side of the MFP Configurator window.
You can use the following printer control buttons:
l Refresh: renews the available printers list.
l Add Printer: enables you to add a new printer.
l Remove Printer: removes the selected printer.
l Set as Default: sets the current printer as a default printer.
l Stop/Start: stops/starts the printer.
l Test: enables you to print a test page to check if the machine is working properly.
l Properties: enables you to view and change the printer properties. For details, see "Configuring Printer Properties".
Classes Tab
The Classes tab shows a list of available printer classes.
l Refresh: Renews the classes list.
l Add Class...: Enables you to add a new printer class.
l Remove Class: Removes the selected printer class.
Scanners Configuration
In this window, you can monitor the activity of scanner devices, view a list of installed Dell MFP devices, change device properties, and scan images.
l Properties...: Enables you to change the scan properties and scan a document. See "Scanning a Document".
l Drivers...: Enables you to monitor the activity of the scan drivers.
MFP Ports Configuration
In this window, you can view the list of available MFP ports, check the status of each port and release a port that is stalled in busy state when its owner is
terminated for any reason.
l Refresh: Renews the available ports list.
l Release port: Releases the selected port.
Sharing Ports Between Printers and Scanners
Your printer may be connected to a host computer via the parallel port or USB port. Since the MFP device contains more than one device (printer and scanner),
it is necessary to organize proper access of "consumer" applications to these devices via the single I/O port.
The Dell MFP driver package provides an appropriate port sharing mechanism that is used by Dell printer and scanner drivers. The drivers address their devices
via so-called MFP ports. The current status of any MFP port can be viewed via the MFP Ports Configuration. The port sharing prevents you from accessing one
functional block of the MFP device, while another block is in use.
When you install a new MFP printer onto your system, it is strongly recommended you do this with the assistance of an MFP Configurator. In this case you will
be asked to choose I/O port for the new device. This choice will provide the most suitable configuration for MFP's functionality. For MFP scanners I/O ports are
chosen by scanner drivers automatically, so proper settings are applied by default.
Configuring Printer Properties
Using the properties window provided by the Printers configuration, you can change the various properties for your machine as a printer.
1. Open the MFP Configurator.
If necessary, switch to Printers configuration.
2. Select your printer on the available printers list and click Properties.
3. The Printer Properties window opens.
The following five tabs display at the top of the window:
l General: enables you to change the printer location and name. The name entered in this tab displays on the printer list in Printers configuration.
l Connection: enables you to view or select another port. If you change the printer port from USB to parallel or vice versa while in use, you must re-
configure the printer port in this tab.
l Driver: enables you to view or select another printer driver. By clicking Options, you can set the default device options.
l Jobs: shows the list of print jobs. Click Cancel Job to cancel the selected job and select the Show completed jobs check box to see previous jobs
on the job list.
l Classes: shows the class that your printer is in. Click Add to Class to add your printer to a specific class or click Remove from Class
to remove the
printer from the selected class.
4. Click OK to apply the changes and close the Printer Properties Window.
Printing a Document
Printing from Applications
There are a lot of Linux applications that you are allowed to print from using Common UNIX Printing System (CUPS). You can print on your machine from any
such application.
1. From the application you are using, select Print from the File menu.
2. Select Print directly using lpr.
3. In the Dell LPR window, select the model name of your machine from the Printer list and click Properties.
4. Change the printer and print job properties.
The following four tabs display at the top of the window.
l General: enables you to change the paper size, the paper type, and the orientation of the documents, enables the duplex feature, adds start
and end banners, and changes the number of pages per sheet.
l Text: enables you to specify the page margins and set the text options, such as spacing or columns.
l Graphics: enables you to set image options that are used when printing images/files, such as color options, image size, or image position.
l Device: enables you to set the print resolution, paper source, and destination.
5. Click OK to apply the changes and close the Properties window.
6. Click OK in the Dell LPR window to start printing.
7. The Printing window appears, allowing you to monitor the status of your print job.
To abort the current job, click Cancel.
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
enables you do that. But the drivers package replaces the standard lpr tool by a much more user-friendly Dell LPR program.
To print any document file:
1. Type lpr <file_name> from the Linux shell command line and press Enter. The Dell LPR window appears.
When you type only lpr and press Enter, the Select file(s) to print window appears first. Just select any files you want to print and click Open.
2. In the Dell LPR window, select your printer from the list, and change the printer and print job properties.
For details about the properties window, see "Printing a Document".
3. Click OK to start printing.
Scanning a Document
You can scan a document using the MFP Configurator window.
1. Double-click the MFP Configurator on your desktop.
2. Click the button to switch to Scanners Configuration.
3. Select the scanner on the list.
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.
4. Click Properties.
5. Load the document to be scanned face up into the ADF or face down on the document glass.
6. Click Preview in the Scanner Properties window.
The document is scanned and the image preview appears in the Preview Pane.
7. Change the scan options in the Image Quality and Scan Area sections.
l Image Quality: enables you to select the color composition and the scan resolution for the image.
l Scan Area: enables you to select the page size. The Advanced button enables you to set the page size manually.
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.
8. When 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.
9. The scanned image appears in the new Image Editor window.
NOTE: The scanner name shown in Scanners configuration can be different from the device name.
If you want to edit the scanned image, use the toolbar. For further details about editing an image, see "Using the Image Editor".
10. When you are finished, click Save on the toolbar.
11. Select the file directory where you want to save the image and enter the file name.
12. Click Save.
Adding Job Type Settings
You can save your scan option settings to retrieve for a later scanning.
To save a new Job Type setting:
1. Change the options from the Scanner Properties window.
2. Click Save as.
3. Enter the name for your setting.
4. Click OK.
Your setting is added to the Saved Settings drop-down list.
To save a Job Type setting for the next scan job:
1. Select the setting you want to use from the Job Type drop-down list.
2. Click 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:
1. Select the setting you want to delete from the Job Type drop-down list.
2. Click Delete.
The setting is deleted from the list.
Using the Image Editor
The Image Editor window provides you with menu commands and tools to edit your scanned image.
You can use the following tools to edit the image:
For further details about the Image Editor 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.
Enables you to scroll through the image.
Crops the selected image area.
Enables you to scale the image size; you can enter the size manually, or set the rate to scale proportionally,
vertically, or horizontally.
Enables you to rotate the image; you can select the number of degrees from the drop-down list.
Enables you to flip the image vertically or horizontally.
Enables you to adjust the brightness or contrast of the image, or to invert the image.
Shows the properties of the image.
Macintosh
Your printer supports Macintosh systems with a built-in USB interface or 10/100 Base-TX network interface card. When you print a file from a Macintosh
computer, you can use the PostScript driver by installing the PPD file.
Installing Software for Macintosh
The Drivers and Utilities CD that came with your printer has a PPD file that enables you to use the PostScript driver for printing on a Macintosh computer.
Verify the following before you install the printer software:
Installing the printer driver
1. Ensure that your printer is connected to the compute. Turn on your computer and printer.
2. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD which came with your printer into the CD-ROM drive.
3. Double-click CD-ROM icon that appears on your Macintosh desktop.
4. Double-click the MAC_Installer folder.
5. Double-click the MAC_Printer folder.
6. Double-click the Dell Laser MFP Installer icon.
7. After the installation is finished, click Quit.
Setting Up the Printer
Set up for your printer will be different depending on which cable you use to connect the printer to your computer—the network cable or the USB cable.
For a Network-connected Macintosh
1. Follow the instructions on "Installing Software for Macintosh" to install the PPD and Filter files on your computer.
2. Open Print Setup Utility from the Utilities folder.
3. Click Add on the Printer List.
4. Select the IP Printing tab.
5. Enter the printer's IP address in the Printer Address field.
6. Enter the queue name in the Queue Name field. If you cannot determine the queue name for your printer server, try using the default queue first.
7. Select Dell in Printer Model and your printer in Model Name.
8. Click Add.
9. Your printer's IP address appears on the Printer List, and is set as the default printer.
Installing Software for Macintosh
Setting Up the Printer
Printing
Scanning
Item
Requirements
Operating System
Mac OS 10.3.x or higher
RAM
128 MB
Free Disk Space
200 MB
For a USB-connected Macintosh
1. Follow the instructions on "Installing Software for Macintosh" to install the PPD and Filter files on your computer.
2. Open Print Setup Utility from the Utilities folder.
3. Click Add on the Printer List.
4. Select the USB tab.
5. Select Dell in Printer Model and your printer in Model Name.
6. Click Add.
Your printer appears on the Printer List, and is set as the default printer.
Printing
Printing a Document
When you print from a Macintosh, you need to check the printer software setting in each application you use. Follow these steps to print from a Macintosh.
1. Open a Macintosh application and select the file you want to print.
2. Open the File menu and click Page Setup (Document Setup in some applications).
3. Choose your paper size, orientation, scaling, and other options and click OK.
4. Open the File menu and click Print.
5. Choose the number of copies you want and indicate which pages you want to print.
6. Click Print when you finish setting the options.
Changing Printer Settings
You can use advanced printing features when using your printer.
From your Macintosh application, select Print from the File menu.
Layout Setting
The Layout tab provides options to adjust how the document appears on the printed page. You can print multiple pages on one sheet of paper.
Select Layout from the Presets drop-down list to access the following features. For details, see "Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper" and "Duplex
Printing".
Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper
You can print more than one page on a single sheet of paper. This feature provides a cost-effective way to print draft pages.
1. From your Macintosh application, select Print from the File menu.
2. Select Layout.
3. Select the number of pages you want to print on one sheet of paper on the Pages per Sheet drop-down list.
4. Select the page order from the Layout Direction option.
To print a border around each page on the sheet, select the option you want from the Border drop-down list.
5. Click Print, and the printer prints the selected number of pages on one side of each page.
Duplex Printing
You can print on both sides of the paper. Before printing in the duplex mode, decide on which edge you will be binding your finished document. The binding
options are:
Long-Edge Binding: Conventional layout used in book binding.
Short-Edge Binding: Type often used with calendars.
1. From your Macintosh application, select Print from the File menu.
2. Select the Layout.
CAUTION: If you have selected duplex printing and then try to print multiple copies of a document, the printer may not print the document in
the way you want. In case of "Collated copy", if your document has odd pages, the last page of the first copy and the first page of the next copy
will be printed on the front and back of one sheet. In case of "Uncollated copy", the same page will be printed on the front and back of one sheet.
Therefore, if you need multiple copies of a document and you want those copies on both sides of the paper, you must print them one at a time, as
separate print jobs.
3. Select a binding orientation from Two Sided Printing option.
4. Click Print and the printer prints on both sides of the paper.
Printer Features Setting
The Printer Features tab provides options for selecting the paper type and adjusting print quality.
Select Printer Features from the Presets drop-down list to access the following features:
Image Mode
Image Mode enables the user to enhance printouts. The available options are Normal and Text Enhance.
Fit to Page
This printer feature enables you to scale your print job to any selected paper size regardless of the digital document size. This can be useful when you want to
check fine details on a small document.
Paper Type
Make sure that Paper Type is set to Printer Default. If you load a different type of print material, select the corresponding paper type.
Resolution
You can select the print resolution. The higher the setting, the sharper the clarity of printed characters and graphics. The higher setting also may increase the
time it takes to print a document.
Scanning
If you want to scan documents using other software, you will need to use TWAIN-compliant software, such as Adobe PhotoDeluxe or Adobe Photoshop. The first
time you scan with your printer, select it as your TWAIN source in your application.
The basic scanning process involves a number of steps:
1. Load the document(s) face up with top edge in first into the ADF.
OR
Place a single document face down on the document glass.
For details about loading a document, see "Loading an Original Document".
2. Open an application, such as PhotoDeluxe or Photoshop.
3. Open the TWAIN window and set the scan options.
4. Scan and save your scanned image.
NOTE: You need to follow the program's instructions for acquiring an image. Refer to the User's Guide of the application.
Maintenance
Clearing the Memory
You can selectively clear information stored in your printer's memory.
1. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Menu and press Select ( ).
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Maintenance and press Select ( ).
3. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Clear Settings and press Select ( ).
4. Press Scroll ( or ) until you see the item you want to clear.
l All Settings: Clears all of the data stored in the memory and resets all of your settings to the factory default.
l Paper Setup: Restores all of the Paper Setting options to the factory default.
l Copy Setup: Restores all of the Copy Setup options to the factory default.
l Fax Setup: Restores all of the Fax Setup options to the factory default.
l Fax Features: Cancels all of the scheduled fax jobs in the printer's memory.
l Advanced Fax: Restores all of the Advanced Fax setting options to the factory default.
l Sent Report: Clears all records of your sent faxes.
l RCV Report: Clears all records of your received faxes.
l Address Book: Clears the Email entries stored in the memory.
l Phone Book: Clears the speed dial or group dial numbers stored in the memory.
5. Press Select ( ). The selected memory is cleared and the display asks you to continue clearing the next item.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to clear another item.
OR
Press Cancel ( ) to return to Standby mode.
Backing up Data
Date in the printer's memory can be accidentally erased due to power failure or storage failure. Backup helps you protect your Address Book/Phone Book
entries and the system settings by storing them as backup files on a USB memory key.
Backing up Data
1. Insert the USB memory key into the USB memory port on your printer.
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Menu and press Select ( ).
3. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Machine Setup and press Select ( ).
4. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Export Setting and press Select ( ).
The data is backed up to the USB memory key.
Clearing the Memory
Backing up Data
Cleaning Your Multi-function Printer
Maintaining the Toner Cartridge
Replacement parts
Ordering Supplies
5. Press Cancel ( ) to return to Standby mode.
Restoring Data
1. Insert the USB memory key into the USB memory port on your printer.
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Menu and press Select ( ).
3. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Machine Setup and press Select ( ).
4. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Import Setting and press Select ( ).
The backup file is restored to the USB memory key.
5. Press Cancel ( ) to return to Standby mode.
Cleaning Your Multi-function Printer
To maintain the print quality, follow the cleaning procedures below, each time the toner cartridge is replaced or if print quality problems occur.
Cleaning the Exterior
Clean the printer cabinet with a soft, damp, lint-free cloth. Do not let water drip onto the printer or inside the printer.
Cleaning the Interior
Paper, toner, and dust particles can accumulate inside the printer and cause print quality problems, such as smearing or toner specks. Clean inside the printer
to prevent these problems.
1. Power the printer off and unplug the power cord. Allow a reasonable amount of time for the printer to cool down.
2. Open the front cover and pull the toner cartridge straight out. Set it on a clean flat surface.
3. With a dry and lint-free cloth, wipe away any dust and spilled toner from the toner cartridge area and the toner cartridge cavity.
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.
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.
4. Locate the long strip of glass (LSU) inside the top of the cartridge compartment, and gently swab the glass to see if dirt turns the white cotton black.
5. Reinsert the toner cartridge and close the front cover.
6. Plug in the power cord and power the printer on.
Cleaning the Scanner
Keeping the scanner and ADF glass clean ensure the highest quality copies, scans, and sent faxes. Dell recommends cleaning the scanner at the start of each
day and during the day, as needed.
1. Slightly dampen a soft lint-free cloth or paper towel with water.
2. Open the document cover.
3. Wipe the surface of the document glass and ADF glass until it is clean and dry.
4. Wipe the underside of the white document cover and white sheet until it is clean and dry.
5. Close the document cover.
CAUTION: Do not touch the transfer roller inside the printer. Oil from your fingers may cause print quality problems.
NOTE: If there are lines present on copied or faxed documents, check your scanner and ADF glass for any particles.
1
white sheet
2
document cover
3
ADF glass
4
document glass
Maintaining the Toner Cartridge
Storing the Toner Cartridge
Store the toner cartridge in the original packaging until you are ready to install it.
Do not store the toner cartridge in:
l Temperaturesgreaterthan40°C(104° F)
l An environment with extreme changes in humidity or temperature
l Direct sunlight
l Dusty places
l A car for a long period of time
l An environment where corrosive gases are present
l An environment with salty air
Redistributing Toner
When the toner cartridge is near the end of its life, white streaks or light print occurs. The LCD displays the warning message, Toner Low. Thoroughly shake
the cartridge from side-to-side 5 or 6 times to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge and temporarily improve print quality.
1. Open the front cover.
2. Pull the toner cartridge out.
3. Thoroughly shake the cartridge from side-to-side 5 or 6 times to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge.
4. Holding the toner cartridge by the handle and slowly insert the cartridge into the opening in the printer.
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.
CAUTION: Do not touch the green underside of the toner cartridge. Use the handle on the cartridge to avoid touching this area.
5. Tabs on the sides of the cartridge and corresponding grooves within the printer will guide the cartridge into the correct position until it locks into place
completely.
6. Close the front cover. Make sure that the cover is surely closed.
Replacing the Toner Cartridge
When the toner eventually runs out, only blank pages print when a print job or copy job are sent. In that case the incoming faxes are only saved in the
memory and not printed. At this stage, the toner cartridge needs to be replaced.
Order an extra toner cartridge so you will have it on hand when the current cartridge no longer prints satisfactorily. See "Ordering Supplies" to order toner
cartridges.
To replace the toner cartridge:
1. Open the front cover.
2. Pull the toner cartridge out.
3. Remove the new toner cartridge from its bag.
4. Remove the packing tape and thoroughly shake the cartridge from side-to-side to distribute the toner.
Save the box and the cover for shipping.
5. Holding the toner cartridge by the handle and slowly insert the cartridge into the opening in the printer.
NOTE: The Dell Laser printer 1815 can print received faxes when the toner is empty. For more information, see "Ignoring the Toner Empty Message".
CAUTION: For best results, use Dell toner cartridge. Print quality and printer reliability are not guaranteed if you do not use Dell supplies.
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.
CAUTION: Do not touch the green underside of the toner cartridge. Use the handle on the cartridge to avoid touching this area.
6. Tabs on the sides of the cartridge and corresponding grooves within the printer will guide the cartridge into the correct position until it locks into place
completely.
7. Close the front cover. Make sure that the cover is surely closed.
Cleaning the Drum
If there are streaks or spots on your print, the Organic Photo Conductor (OPC) drum of the toner cartridge may require cleaning.
1. Before setting the cleaning procedure, make sure that paper is loaded in the paper tray.
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Menu and press Select ( ).
3. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Maintenance and press Select ( ).
The first available menu item, Clean Drum, displays.
4. Press Select ( ) twice.
The display confirms your selection.
The printer prints out a cleaning page. Toner particles on the drum surface are affixed to the paper.
5. If the problem remains, repeat steps 3 through 4 until toner particles are not affixed to the paper.
Ignoring the Toner Empty Message
When the toner cartridge is nearly empty, the printer saves the incoming faxes in the memory without printing them. If you want to print the fax when toner is
low, you can set the printer to continue printing incoming faxes from the memory even though the print quality is not as good.
1. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Fax and press Select ( ).
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Fax Features and press Select ( ).
3. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Ignore Toner and press Select ( ).
4. Press Scroll ( or ) to select the desired status and press Select ( ).
5. Press Cancel ( ) to return to Standby mode.
Replacement parts
From time to time, you need to replace the rollers and fuser unit to maintain top performance and to avoid print quality problems and paper feed problems
resulting from worn parts.
The following items should be replaced after you have printed the specified number of pages.
To purchase replacement parts, contact your Dell dealer or the retailer where you bought your printer. We strongly recommend that these items be installed
by a trained service professional.
Replacing the ADF rubber pad
You can purchase an ADF rubber pad from your Dell dealer or the retailer where you bought your printer.
Item
Yield (Average)
ADF rubber pad
Approx. 20,000 pages
Transfer roller
Approx. 70,000 pages
Fuser unit
Approx. 80,000 pages
Tray rubber pad
Approx. 250,000 pages
Pickup roller
Approx. 150,000 pages
1. Open the ADF cover.
2. Rotate the bushing on the right end of the ADF roller toward the ADF and remove the roller from the slot.
3. Remove the ADF rubber pad from the ADF, as shown.
4. Insert a new ADF rubber pad into place.
5. Align the left end of the ADF roller with the slot and push the right end of the ADF roller into the right slot. Rotate the bushing on the right end of the
roller toward the ADF.
6. Close the ADF cover.
Ordering Supplies
You can order supplies using the DellTM Toner Management System or the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool.
If your printer is connected to a network, type your printer's IP address in your Web browser or open the Network Status Monitor Center (see "Network Status
Monitor Center") to launch the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool and click the toner supplies link.
1. Double-click the Dell 1815dn Toner Reorder icon on your desktop.
OR
2. From the Start menu, click Programs or All Programs DELL DELL Printers DELL Laser MFP 1815 Dell 1815dn Toner Reorder.
Go to premier.dell.com or www.premier.dell.com to order supplies online.
If ordering by phone, call the number that appears under the By Telephone heading.
OR
3. If your printer is connected to a network, type the printer's IP address in your Web browser to launch the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool, and click
the supplies link.
a. Dell Standard Capacity Toner Cartridge life is 3,000 pages and Dell High Capacity Toner Cartridge life is 5,000 pages.
The Order Toner Cartridges window appears.
NOTE: premier.dell.com is Dell's secure, customizable, procurement and support site for its larger relationship customers.
NOTE: Refer to the following table to order toner cartridges.
Toner cartridge
Part number
Dell Standard Capacity Toner Cartridge
a
NF485
Dell High Capacity Toner Cartridge
RF223
Networking
About Sharing the Printer on a Network
Locally-shared Printer
You can connect the printer directly to a selected computer, which is called the "host computer" on the network. The printer can then be shared by other users
on the network through a Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP, Server 2003, Vista, or NT 4.0 network printer connection.
Wired Network-connected Printer
Your printer has a built-in network interface. For details, see "Connecting the printer to the Network".
Printing Across a Network
Whether the printer is locally connected or network-connected, you need to install the Dell Laser MFP 1815dn software on each computer that prints
documents using the printer.
Setting Up the Locally Shared Printer
You can connect the printer directly to a selected computer, which is called the "host computer," on the network. Your printer can be shared by other users on
the network through a Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP, Server 2003, Vista, or NT 4.0 network printer connection.
In Windows 98/Me
Setting Up the Host Computer
1. Start Windows.
2. Click the Start button and point to Control Panel and double-click the Network icon.
3. Click the File and Print Sharing box, check the box next to I want to be able to allow others to print to my printer and click OK.
4. Click Start and point to Printers from Settings. Double-click your printer name.
5. Click Properties in the Printer menu.
6. Click the Sharing tab and check the Shared As box. Fill in the Share Name field and then click OK.
Setting Up the Client Computer
1. Right-click the Start button and select Explore.
2. Open your network folder in the left column.
3. Right-click the shared name and click Capture Printer Port.
4. Select the port you want, check the Reconnect at log on box and then click OK.
5. Click the Start button and point to Settings and then Printers.
About Sharing the Printer on a Network
Setting Up the Locally Shared Printer
Setting Up the Network-connected Printer
6. Double-click your printer icon.
7. Click the Printer menu and point to Properties.
8. Click the Details tab and point to the printer port and then click OK.
In Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista
Setting Up the Host Computer
1. Start Windows.
2. For Windows NT 4.0/2000, click the Start button Settings Printers.
For Windows XP/Server 2003, click the Start button and point to Printers and Faxes.
For Windows Vista, click the Start button and click Control Panel Hardware and Sound Printers.
3. Double-click your printer icon.
4. Click the Printer menu and point to Sharing.
5. For Windows NT 4.0, check the Shared box.
For Windows 2000, check the Shared As box.
For Windows XP/Server 2003/Vista, check the Share this printer box.
6. Fill in the Share Name field and click OK.
Setting Up the Client Computer
1. Right-click the Start button and point to Explore.
2. Open your network folder in the left column.
3. Click the shared name.
4. For Windows NT 4.0/2000, from the Start button, Click Settings and point to Printers.
For Windows XP/Server 2003, from the Start button, click and point to Printers and Faxes.
For Windows Vista, from the Start button, click Control Panel Hardware and Sound Printers.
5. Double-click your printer icon.
6. Click the Printer menu and point to Properties.
7. Click the Ports tab and point to Add Port.
8. Click Local Port and point to New Port.
9. Fill in the Enter a port name field and enter the shared name.
10. Click OK and point to Close.
11. For Windows NT 4.0, click OK.
For Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista, click Apply and point to OK.
Setting Up the Network-connected Printer
You must set up the network protocols on the printer to use it as your network printer. Protocols can be set up by the following two methods:
1 Via Network Administration Programs
You can configure your printer's print server settings and manage it via the following programs:
l Embedded Web Service: A web server embedded to your network print server, which enables you to:
Configure the network parameters necessary for the printer to connect to various network environments.
l SetIP: A utility program that allows you to select a network interface card and manually configure the addresses for use with the TCP/IP protocol.
2 Via the Operator Panel
You can configure the basic network parameters through the printer's operator panel. Use the printer operator panel to do the following:
l Print a Network Configuration Page
l Configure TCP/IP
l Configure EtherTalk
Configuring Network Parameters on the Operator Panel
Printing a Network Configuration Page
The Network Configuration page displays how the network interface card on your printer is configured. The default settings are suitable for most applications.
1. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Menu and press Select ( ).
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Network CFG and press Select ( ).
3. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Print Sys. Data and press Select ( ).
The first available menu item, Yes displays on the bottom line.
4. Press Select ( ) to print a network configuration page.
The Network Configuration page prints out.
Setting Network Protocols
When you first install and power up the printer, all supported network protocols are enabled. If a network protocol is enabled, the printer may actively transmit
on the network even when the protocol is not in use. This may slightly increase network traffic. To eliminate unnecessary traffic, you may disable unused
protocols.
1. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Menu and press Select ( ).
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Network CFG and press Select ( ).
3. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Configuration and press Select ( ).
4. Press Scroll ( or ) until you see the desired protocol and press Select ( ).
5. If you selected Ethernet, select a network speed.
If you selected TCP/IP, assign a TCP/IP address. For details, see "Configuring TCP/IP".
If you selected EtherTalk, press Scroll ( or ) to change the setting to On (enable) or Off (disable).
6. Press Select ( ) to save the selection.
Configuring TCP/IP
l Static Addressing: TCP/IP address is assigned manually by the system administrator.
l Dynamic Addressing BOOTP/DHCP(default): TCP/IP address is assigned automatically by a DHCP or BOOTP server on your network.
Item
Requirements
Network Interface
10/100 Base-TX
Network Operating System
Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista
Network Protocols
•
TCP/IP on Windows
•
Port9100 on Windows 2000//XP/Server 2003/Vista
Dynamic Addressing Server
•
DHCP, BOOTP
Static Addressing
To enter the TCP/IP address from your printer's operator panel, take the following steps:
1. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Menu and press Select ( ).
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Network CFG and press Select ( ).
3. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Configuration and press Select ( ).
4. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight TCP/IP and press Select ( ).
The first available menu item, Manual, appears and press Select ( ).
5. The first available menu item, IP Address displays.
6. Press Select ( ) to access the IP Address menu.
7. Enter the numbers from the keypad and use Scroll ( or ) to move between octets and press Select ( ).
8. Enter other parameters, such as the Subnet Mask, GateWay or Primary DNS, and press Select ( ).
9. After entering all parameters, press Cancel ( ) to return to Standby mode.
An IP address consists of 4 bytes.
Dynamic Addressing (BOOTP/DHCP)
To assign the TCP/IP address automatically using a DHCP or BOOTP server on your network.
1. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Menu and press Select ( ).
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Network CFG and press Select ( ).
3. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Configuration and press Select ( ).
4. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight TCP/IP and press Select ( ).
5. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight DHCP and press Select ( ).
To assign the address from the BOOTP server, press Select ( ) when BOOTP displays.
Restoring the Network Configuration
You can return the network configuration to its default settings.
1. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Menu and press Select ( ).
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Network CFG and press Select ( ).
3. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Clear Settings and press Select ( ).
The first available menu item, Yes displays on the bottom line.
4. Press Select ( ) to restore the network configuration.
5. Power the printer off and back on or reset the network interface card.
Installing Accessories
Precautions When Installing Printer Accessories
Disconnecting the Power Cord:
Never remove the control board while the printer is plugged in.
To avoid the possibility of an electrical shock, always disconnect the power cord when installing or removing ANY internal or external printer option.
Discharge of Static Electricity:
The control board and internal printer memory are sensitive to static electricity. Before installing or removing an internal printer memory, discharge static
electricity from your body by touching something metal on any device plugged into a grounded power source. If you walk around before finishing installation,
discharge any static electricity once again.
Installing Printer Memory
Additional printer memory is provided on a Dual In-line Memory Module (DIMM).
Your printer has 92 MB of memory. It can be expanded to 192 MB. Remove the preinstalled memory DIMM before upgrading the memory.
1. Power the printer off and unplug all cables from the printer.
2. Grab the control board cover and open it.
3. Completely open the latches on each side of the DIMM slot and remove the preinstalled memory DIMM.
Precautions When Installing Printer Accessories
Installing Printer Memory
Installing an Optional Tray 2
NOTE: Your printer supports only Dell DIMMs. Order Dell DIMMs online at www.dell.com.
4. Remove a new memory DIMM from its antistatic package.
5. Holding the memory DIMM by the edges, align the notches on the memory DIMM with the grooves at the top of the memory DIMM slot.
6. Push the DIMM straight into the DIMM slot until it snaps into place. Make sure the latches fit over the notches located on either side of the DIMM.
7. Replace the control board cover.
8. Reconnect the power cord and printer cable, and turn the printer on.
Activating the added memory in the PS printer properties
After installing the memory DIMM, you need to select it in the printer properties of the PostScript printer driver so that you can use it:
1. Make sure that the PostScript printer driver is installed on your computer. For details about installing the PS printer driver, see "Installing Software in
Windows".
2. Click the Windows Start menu.
3. For Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000, select Settings and then Printers.
For Windows XP/Server 2003, select Printers and Faxes.
For Windows Vista, click Control Panel Hardware and Sound Printers.
4. Select the Dell Laser MFP 1815 PS printer.
5. Right-click the printer icon and:
In Windows 98/Me, click Properties.
In Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista, click Print Setup or click Properties and then point to Printing Preferences.
In Windows NT 4.0, click Document Default.
6. For Windows 98/Me, select Device Options.
For Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista, select Device Settings.
7. Select the memory DIMM you installed from Printer Memory in the Installable Option section.
For Windows 98, select Installable Option VMOption change setting for:VMOption change memory.
8. Click OK.
Installing an Optional Tray 2
You can increase the paper handling capacity of your printer by installing an optional tray 2. This tray holds 250 sheets of paper.
1. Power the printer off and unplug all cables from the printer.
2. Remove the packing tape and the tape fastening the optional tray 2 cable from the bottom of the optional tray 2.
3. Find the location of the connector and the optional tray positioners.
4. Place the printer over the tray, aligning the feet on the printer with the positioners in the optional tray 2.
5. Connect the cable into the connector on the back of the printer.
6. Load paper in the optional tray 2. For information about loading paper in this tray, see "Loading Paper".
7. Reconnect the power cord and cables and then power the printer on.
When you print a document on paper loaded in the optional tray 2, you must configure the properties of the printer driver.
To access the properties of the printer driver:
1. Click the Windows Start button.
2. For Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000, click Settings and point to Printers.
For Windows XP/Server 2003, click Printers and Faxes.
For Windows Vista, click Control Panel Hardware and Sound Printers.
3. Click the Dell Laser MFP 1815 printer.
4. Right-click the printer icon and:
In Windows 98/Me, click Properties.
In Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista, click Print Setup or click Properties and then point to Printing Preferences.
In Windows NT 4.0, click Document Default.
5. Click the Printer tab, and select Tray 2 from the Optional Tray drop-down list.
6. Click OK and print the document.
To set the tray in the printer properties of the PostScript printer driver.
1. Click the Windows Start button.
2. For Windows 98/Me/NT4.0/2000, select Settings and then Printers.
For Windows XP/Server 2003, select Printers and Faxes.
For Windows Vista, click Control Panel Hardware and Sound Printers.
3. Select Dell Laser MFP 1815 PS printer.
4. Right-click the printer icon and:
In Windows 98/Me, click Properties.
In Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista, click Print Setup or click Properties and then point to Printing Preferences.
In Windows NT 4.0, click Document Default.
5. Click the Device Setting tab, and select Installed from the Tray 2 drop-down list.
6. Click OK.
Paper Handling
Print Media Guidelines
Print media is paper, card stock, transparencies, labels, and envelopes. Your printer provides high quality printing on a variety of print media. Selecting the
appropriate print media for your printer helps you avoid printing problems. This chapter provides information on how to help you make print media selections,
how to care for the print media, and how to load it in the tray 1, optional tray 2 or bypass tray.
Paper
For the best print quality, use 75 g/m2 (20 lb) xerographic, long grain paper. Try a sample of any paper you are considering using with the printer before
buying large quantities.
When loading paper, note the recommended print side on the paper package, and load paper accordingly. See "Loading Print Media in the Paper Tray" and
"Using the Bypass Tray" for detailed loading instructions.
Paper Characteristics
The following paper characteristics affect print quality and reliability. We recommend that you follow these guidelines when evaluating new paper stock.
Weight
The printer can automatically feed paper weights from 60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lb bond) grain long in the ADF and from 60 to 90 g/m2 (16 to 24 lb bond) grain
long in the paper tray. Paper lighter than 60 g/m2 (16 lb) may not be stiff enough to feed properly, causing jams. For best performance, use 75 g/m2 (20 lb
bond) long grain paper.
For duplex printing, use 75 to 90 g/m2 (20 to 24 lb bond) paper.
Curl
Curl is the tendency of print media to curve at its edges. Excessive curl can cause paper feeding problems. Curl usually occurs after the paper passes through
the printer, where it is exposed to high temperatures. Storing paper unwrapped in humid conditions, even in the paper tray, can contribute to paper curling
prior to printing and can cause feeding problems.
Smoothness
The degree of smoothness of paper directly affects print quality. If the paper is too rough, the toner does not fuse to the paper properly, resulting in poor print
quality. If the paper is too smooth, it can cause paper feeding problems. Smoothness should be between 100 and 300 Sheffield points; however, smoothness
between 150 and 250 Sheffield points produces the best print quality.
Moisture Content
The amount of moisture in the paper affects both print quality and the ability of the printer to feed the paper properly. Leave the paper in its original wrapper
until you are ready to use it. This limits the exposure of the paper to moisture changes that can degrade its performance.
Grain Direction
Print Media Guidelines
Loading Print Media in the Paper Tray
Storing Print Media
Using the Bypass Tray
Identifying Print Media Sources and Specifications
Setting the Paper Size
Selecting an Output Location
Setting the Paper Type
Grain refers to the alignment of the paper fibers in a sheet of paper. Grain is either long grain, running the length of the paper, or short grain, running the
width of the paper.
For 60 to 90 g/m2 (16 to 24 lb bond) paper, grain long fibers are recommended. For papers heavier than 90 g/m
2
(24 lb bond), grain short is preferred. For the
bypass tray, 60 to 90 g/m2 (16 to 24 lb bond) paper, grain long fibers are recommended.
Fiber Content
Most high-quality xerographic paper is made from 100% chemically pulped wood. This content provides the paper with a high degree of stability resulting in
fewer paper feeding problems and better print quality. Paper containing fibers such as cotton possess characteristics that can result in degraded paper
handling.
Recommended Paper
To ensure the best print quality and feed reliability, use 75 g/m2 (20 lb) xerographic paper. Business papers designed for general business use may also
provide acceptable print quality.
Always print several samples before buying large quantities of any type of print media. When choosing any print media, consider the weight, fiber content, and
color.
Use only paper able to withstand these temperatures without discoloring, bleeding, or releasing hazardous emissions. Check with the paper manufacturer or
vendor to determine whether the paper you have chosen is acceptable for laser printers.
Unacceptable Paper
The following papers are not recommended for use with the printer:
l Chemically treated papers used to make copies without carbon paper, also known as carbonless papers, carbonless copy paper (CCP), or no carbon
required (NCR) paper
l Preprinted papers with chemicals that may contaminate the printer
l Preprinted papers that can be affected by the temperature in the printer fuser
l Preprinted papers that require a registration (the precise print location on the page) greater than
0.09 in., such as optical character recognition (OCR)
forms
l Coated papers (erasable bond), synthetic papers, thermal papers
l Rough-edged, rough or heavily textured surface papers or curled papers
l Recycled papers containing more than 25% post-consumer waste that do not meet DIN 19 309
l Recycled paper having a weight less than 60 g/m
2
(16 lb)
l Multiple-part forms or documents
Selecting Paper
Proper paper loading helps prevent jams and ensures trouble-free printing.
To help avoid jams or poor print quality:
l Always use new, undamaged paper.
l Before loading paper, know the recommended print side of the paper you are using. This information is usually indicated on the paper package.
l Do not use paper that you have cut or trimmed yourself.
l Do not mix print media sizes, weights, or types in the same source; mixing results in jams.
l Do not use coated papers.
l Remember to change the paper size setting when you use a source that does not support auto size sensing.
l Do not remove trays while a job is printing or Busy is displayed on the operator panel.
l Make sure the paper is properly loaded in the source.
l Flex paper back and forth. Do not fold or crease the paper. Straighten the edges on a level surface.
Selecting Preprinted Forms and Letterhead
Use the following guidelines when selecting preprinted forms and letterhead paper for the printer:
l Use long grain papers for best results.
l Use only forms and letterhead printed using an offset lithographic or engraved printing process.
l Choose papers that absorb ink, but do not bleed.
l Avoid papers with rough or heavily textured surfaces.
Use papers printed with heat-resistantinksdesignedforuseinxerographiccopiers.Theinkmustwithstandtemperaturesof180°C(356° F) without melting
or releasing hazardous emissions. Use inks that are not affected by the resin in toner or the silicone in the fuser. Inks that are oxidation-set or oil-based
should meet these requirements; latex inks might not. If you are in doubt, contact your paper supplier.
Preprintedpaperssuchasletterheadmustbeabletowithstandtemperaturesupto180°C(356° F) without melting or releasing hazardous emissions.
Printing on Letterhead
Check with the manufacturer or vendor to determine whether the preprinted letterhead you have chosen is acceptable for laser printers.
Page orientation is important when printing on letterhead. Use the following table for help when loading letterhead in the print media sources.
Print Media Source
Top of Page
Print Side
Portrait
Landscape
tray 1 (standard tray)
optional tray 2
Face down
Front of tray
Left side of tray
bypass tray
Face up
Logo enters the printer first
Left side of tray
Selecting Prepunched Paper
Prepunched paper brands can differ in the number and placement of holes and in manufacturing techniques.
Use the following guidelines to select and use prepunched paper:
l Test paper from several manufacturers before ordering and using large quantities of pre-punched paper.
l Paper should be punched at the paper manufacturer and not drilled into paper already packaged in a ream. Drilled paper can cause jams when multiple
sheets feed through the printer.
l Prepunched paper can include more paper dust than standard paper. Your printer may require more frequent cleaning and feed reliability may not be as
good as that of standard paper.
Transparencies
Try a sample of any transparencies you are considering using with the printer before buying large quantities:
l Usetransparenciesdesignedspecificallyforlaserprinters.Transparenciesmustbeabletowithstandtemperaturesof180°C(356° F) without melting,
discoloring, offsetting or releasing hazardous emissions.
l Avoid getting fingerprints on the transparencies, which can cause poor print quality.
l Before loading transparencies, fan the stack to prevent sheets from sticking together.
l Load one transparency in the bypass tray.
Selecting Transparencies
The printer can print directly on transparencies designed for use in laser printers. Print quality and durability depend on the transparency used. Always print
samples on the transparencies you are considering before buying large quantities.
Checkwiththemanufacturerorvendortodeterminewhetheryourtransparenciesarecompatiblewithlaserprintersthatheattransparenciesto180°C(356°
F). Use only transparencies that are able to withstand these temperatures without melting, discoloring, offsetting, or releasing hazardous emissions.
Envelopes
You can load one envelope at a time in the bypass tray. Try a sample of any envelopes you are considering using with the printer before buying large
quantities. See "Using the Bypass Tray" for instructions on loading an envelope.
When printing on envelopes:
l To achieve the best possible print quality, use only high-quality envelopes that are designed for use in laser printers.
l For best performance, use envelopes made from 75 g/m
2
(20 lb bond) paper. You can use up to 90 g/m2
(24 lb bond) weight for the bypass tray as long
as the cotton content is 25 percent or less.
l Use only new, undamaged envelopes.
l For best performance and to minimize jams, do not use envelopes that:
- Have excessive curl or twist
- Are stuck together or damaged in any way
- Contain windows, holes, perforations, cutouts or embossing
- Use metal clasps, string ties, or metal folding bars
- Have an interlocking design
- Have postage stamps attached
- Have any exposed adhesive when the flap is in the sealed or closed position
- Have nicked edges or bent corners
- Have rough, cockle, or laid finishes
l Useenvelopesthatcanwithstandtemperaturesof180°C(356° F) without sealing, excessive curling, wrinkling, or releasing hazardous emissions. If
you have any doubts about the envelopes you are considering using, check with the envelope supplier.
l Adjust the width guide to fit the width of the envelopes.
l
Load an envelope with the flap side down and with the stamp area on the top left side. The end of the envelope with the stamp area enters the bypass
tray first.
See "Using the Bypass Tray" for instructions on loading an envelope.
l A combination of high humidity (over 60%) and the high printing temperatures may seal the envelopes.
Labels
Your printer can print on many labels designed for use with laser printers. These labels are supplied in letter size, A4 size, and legal size sheets. Label
adhesives,facesheet(printablestock),andtopcoatsmustbeabletowithstandtemperaturesof180°C(356° F) and pressure of 25 pounds per square inch
(psi). You can load one label sheet at a time in the bypass tray.
Try a sample of any label you are considering using with the printer before purchasing a large quantity:
l Use full label sheets. Partial sheets may cause labels to peel off during printing, resulting in a jam. Partial sheets also contaminate your printer and your
cartridge with adhesive, and could void your printer and cartridge warranties.
l Uselabelsthatcanwithstandtemperaturesof180°C(356° F) without sealing, excessive curling, wrinkling, or releasing hazardous emissions.
l Do not print within 0.04 in. (1 mm) of the edge of the label, of the perforations, or between die-cuts of the label.
l Do not use label sheets that have adhesive to the edge of the sheet. We recommend zone coating of the adhesive at least 0.04 in. (1 mm) away from
edges. Adhesive material contaminates your printer and could void your warranty.
l If zone coating of the adhesive is not possible, a 0.125 in. (3 mm) strip be removed on the leading and driver edge, and a non-oozing adhesive should be
used.
l Remove a 0.125 in. (3 mm) strip from the leading edge to prevent labels from peeling inside the printer.
l Portrait orientation is preferred, especially when printing bar codes.
l Do not use labels that have exposed adhesive.
Card Stock
Card stock is single ply, and has a large array of properties, such as the moisture content, thickness, and texture, that can significantly affect print quality. See
"Identifying Print Media Sources and Specifications" for information on the preferred weight for the grain direction of print media.
Try a sample of any card stock you are considering using with the printer before purchasing a large quantity:
l Be aware that preprinting, perforation, and creasing can significantly affect the print quality and cause print media handling or jamming problems.
l Avoid using card stock that may release hazardous emissions when heated.
l Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with chemicals that may contaminate the printer. Preprinting introduces semi-liquid and volatile
components into the printer.
l We recommend the use of grain long card stock.
Storing Print Media
Use the following guidelines for proper print media storage. These help avoid print media feeding problems and uneven print quality:
l Forbestresults,storeprintmediainanenvironmentwherethetemperatureisapproximately21°C(70° F) and the relative humidity is 40%.
l Store cartons of print media on a pallet or shelf, rather than directly on the floor.
l If you store individual packages of print media out of the original carton, make sure they rest on a flat surface so the edges do not buckle or curl.
l Do not place anything on top of the print media packages.
Identifying Print Media Sources and Specifications
The following tables provide information on standard and optional sources, including the print media sizes you can select from the paper size menu and
supported weights.
Print Media Sizes and Support
NOTE: If you use a print media size not listed, select the next larger size.
Legend
Y- indicates Support
Print Media Size
Dimensions
Paper Tray
(tray 1 and optional tray 2)
Bypass Tray
Duplex Printing
A4
8.27 x 11.7 in.
(210 x 297 mm)
Y Y Y
A5
5.83 x 8.27 in.
(148 x 210 mm)
Y Y -
A6
4.13 x 5.85 in.
(105 x 148.5 mm)
Y Y -
JIS B5
7.17 x 10.1 in.
(182 x 257 mm)
Y Y -
ISO B5
6.93 x 9.84 in.
(176 x 250 mm)
Y Y -
Letter
8.5 x 11 in.
(215.9 x 279.4 mm)
Y Y Y
Legal
8.5 x 14 in.
(215.9 x 355.6 mm)
Y Y Y
Executive
7.25 x 10.5 in.
(184.2 x 266.7 mm)
Y Y -
Print Media Supported
Print Media Types and Weights
a. Grain short is preferred for papers over 163 g/m2 (43 lb bond).
Oficio
8.5 x 13.5 in.
(216 x 343 mm)
Y Y Y
Folio
8.5 x 13 in.
(216 x 330 mm)
Y Y Y
Envelope 7-3/4 (Monarch)
3.875 x 7.5 in.
(98.4 x 190.5 mm)
- Y -
Envelope COM-10
4.12 x 9.5 in.
(105 x 241 mm)
- Y -
Envelope DL
4.33 x 8.66 in.
(110 x 220 mm)
- Y -
Envelope C5
6.38 x 9.01 in.
(162 x 229 mm)
- Y -
Envelope C6
4.49 x 6.38 in.
(114 x 162 mm)
- Y -
Custom
3 x 5 in. to 8.5 x 14 in.
(76 x 127 mm to 216 x 356
mm)
- Y -
Print Media
Paper Tray
Bypass Tray
Standard Output Tray
Paper Y Y Y Card Stock
- Y Y
Transparencies
- Y -
Labels
- Y Y
Dual-web and Integrated Labels
- Y Y
Envelopes
- Y Y
Print Media
Type
Print Media Weight
Tray 1 and
Optional Tray 2
Bypass Tray
Paper
Xerographic or business paper
60-90 g/m2 grain long
(16-24 lb bond)
60-135 g/m2 grain long
(16 to 36 lb bond)
Card stock-maximum (grain long)
a
Index Bristol
-
120 g/m2 (31 lb)
Tag
-
120 g/m2 (31 lb)
Cover
-
135 g/m2 (35 lb)
Card stock-maximum (grain short)
a
Index Bristol
-
163 g/m2 (43 lb)
Tag
-
163 g/m2 (43 lb)
Cover
-
163 g/m2 (43 lb)
Transparencies
Laser printer
-
138-146 g/m
2
(37-39 lb bond)
Labels-maximum
Paper
-
163 g/m
2
(43 lb bond)
Dual-web paper
-
163 g/m
2
(43 lb bond)
Polyester
-
163 g/m
2
(43 lb bond)
Vinyl
-
163 g/m
2
(43 lb liner)
Integrated Forms
Pressure- sensitive area (must enter
the printer first)
-
135-140 g/m2
(36-40 lb bond)
Paper base (grain long)
-
75-135 g/m
2
(20-36 lb bond)
Envelopes 100% Cotton Content
Maximum Weight- 24 lb
Sulfite, wood-free or up to 100%
cotton bonds
-
75-90 g/m
2
(20-24 lb)
Selecting an Output Location
The printer has two output locations; the output tray (face down) and the rear cover (face up).
To use the output tray, make sure that the rear cover is closed. To use the rear cover, open it.
NOTE: If paper coming out of the output tray has problems, such as excessive curl, try printing to the rear cover.
NOTE: To avoid paper jams, do not open or close the rear cover while the printer is printing.
Printing to the Output Tray (Face down)
The output tray collects printed paper face-down, in correct order. The tray should be used for most print jobs.
If necessary, expand the paper output extension to keep print media from falling off the output tray.
Printing to the Rear Cover (Face up)
Using the rear cover, paper comes out of the printer face up.
Printing from the bypass tray to the rear cover provides a straight paper path. Using the rear cover might improve the output quality with special materials.
To use the rear cover:
Open the rear cover by pulling it.
Loading Print Media in the Paper Tray
You can load approximately 250 sheets of plain paper in the tray 1 or the optional tray 2. If you purchased the optional tray 2, see "Installing an Optional Tray
2" for installing instructions. For faxing, you can use A4, letter or legal paper only. For copying or PC printing, you can use many different types and sizes of
paper; see "Identifying Print Media Sources and Specifications".
Follow these instructions to load print media into the tray 1 or optional tray 2. These trays are loaded the same way.
1. Pull open the paper tray and load paper with the print side face down.
You can load letterhead paper with the design side face down. The top edge of the sheet with the logo should be placed at the front side of the tray.
For details about loading paper in the paper tray, see "Loading Paper".
Using the Bypass Tray
Use the bypass tray to print transparencies, labels, envelopes or postcards in addition to making quick runs of paper types or sizes that are not currently
loaded in the paper tray.
Postcards, 3.5 by 5.83 in. (index) cards and other custom-sized materials can be printed with this printer. The minimum size is 3.0 by 5.0 in. (76 by 127 mm)
and the maximum size is 8.5 by 14 in. (216 by 356 mm).
Acceptable print materials are plain paper with sizes ranging from 3.0 by 5.0 in. (76 by 127 mm) to Legal, 8.5 by 14 in. (216 by 356 mm), the largest size
acceptable, and weighing between 16 lb and 43 lb.
CAUTION: The fuser area inside of the rear cover of your printer becomes very hot when in use. Take care when you access this area.
NOTE: If you experience problems with paper feed, place the paper in the bypass tray.
NOTE: You can load previously printed paper. The printed side should be facing up with an uncurled edge at the front. If you experience problems with
paper feed, turn the paper around. Note that the print quality is not guaranteed.
To use the bypass tray:
1. Open the bypass tray and unfold the paper support extension, as shown.
2. If you are using paper, flex or fan the edge of the paper stack to separate the pages before loading.
For transparencies, hold them by the edges and avoid touching the print side. Oils from your fingers can cause print quality problems.
3. Load the print material with the side to be printed on facing up.
Depending on the paper type you are using, keep the following loading method:
l Envelopes: load them with the flap side down and with the stamp area on the top left side.
l Transparencies: load them with the print side up and the top with the adhesive strip entering the printer first.
l Labels: load them with the print size up and top short edge entering the printer first.
l Preprinted paper: load with the design face up, top edge toward the printer.
l Card stock: load them with the print side up and the short edge entering the printer first.
l Pre printed paper: the printed side should be facing down with an uncurled edge toward the printer.
4. Squeeze the width guide and adjust it to the width of the print material. Do not force too much, or the paper will be bent, which will result in a paper
jam or skew.
5. After loading paper, set the paper type and size for the bypass tray. See "Setting the Paper Type" for copying and faxing or "Paper Tab" for PC-printing.
NOTE: Always load only the print materials specified in the Specifications on "Paper Specifications" to avoid paper jams and print quality problems.
NOTE: Flatten any curl on postcards, envelopes and labels before loading them into the bypass tray.
NOTE: The settings made from the printer driver override the settings on the operator panel.
6. After printing, fold away the paper support extension and close the bypass tray.
Tips on using the bypass tray
l Load only one size of print material at a time in the bypass tray.
l To prevent paper jams, do not add paper when there is still paper in the bypass tray. This also applies to other types of print materials.
l Print materials should be loaded face up with the top edge going into the bypass tray first and be placed in the center of the tray.
l Always load only the print materials specified in "Print Media Guidelines" to avoid paper jams and print quality problems.
l Flatten any curl on postcards, envelopes, and labels before loading them into the bypass tray.
l When you print on 3 by 5 in. (76 by 127 mm) sized media on the bypass tray, open the rear cover for straight paper path to avoid paper jams.
l Make sure to open the rear cover when you print on transparencies. If not, they may tear while exiting the machine.
Setting the Paper Size
After loading paper in the paper tray, you need to set the paper size using the operator panel buttons. This setting will apply to Fax and Copy modes. For PCprinting, you need to select the paper type in the application program you use.
1. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Menu and press Select ( ).
2. Press Select ( ) to access Paper Setup.
3. Press Select ( ) to access Paper Size.
4. Press Scroll ( or ) to select the paper tray you want to use and press Select ( ).
5. Press Scroll ( or ) to find the paper size you are using and press Select ( ).
6. Press Cancel ( ) to return to Standby mode.
Setting the Paper Type
After loading paper in the paper tray or the bypass tray, you need to set the paper type using the operator panel buttons. This setting will apply to Fax and
Copy modes. For faxing, you can only set the paper type to the Plain Paper. For PC-printing, you need to select the paper type in the application program you
use.
1. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Menu and press Select ( ).
2. Press Select ( ) to access Paper Setup.
3. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Paper Type and press Select ( ).
4. Press Scroll ( or ) to find the paper type you are using and press Select ( ).
5. Press Cancel ( ) to return to Standby mode.
CAUTION: Make sure to open the rear cover when you print on transparencies. If not, they may tear while exiting the machine.
Printing
Printing a Document
Your printer prints documents using the Graphic Device Interface (GDI), Printer Control Language (PCL) or Postscript (PS) printer driver. When you install the
Dell software, your printer automatically installs the GDI and PCL printer drivers. Installing the PS printer driver is optional. See "Installing Dell Software for
Local Printing".
The drivers provided with your printer allow a wide variety of options. Use the chart below to determine which print driver is best suited for the job.
The features provided by each printer driver are as follows:
The following procedure describes the general steps required for printing from various Windows applications. The exact steps for printing a document may vary
depending on the application program you are using. Refer to your software application's User's Guide for the exact printing procedure.
1. Open the document you want to print.
2. Select Print from the File menu.
The Print window displays. It may look slightly different depending on your application.
The basic print settings are selected within the Print window. These settings include the number of copies and print range.
3. Select the printer driver you want to use from the Print window.
4. To take advantage of the printer features provided by your printer, click Preference or Properties, depending on the program or operating system in
the above window and go to step 5.
If you see Setup, Printer or Options, click that button instead. Then click Properties on the next screen.
Printing a Document
Printing Posters
Printer Settings
Printing on Both Sides of Paper
Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper
Using Watermarks
Printing a Reduced or Enlarged Document
Using Overlays
Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size
Feature
Printer Driver
GDI
PS
PCL
Toner Save
Y Y Y
Print quality option
Y Y Y
Poster
Y N Y
Reduce/Enlarge
Y Y Y
Multiple Pages per Side
Y Y Y
Fit to Page
Y Y Y
Watermark
Y N Y
Overlay
Y N Y
5. Click OK to close the printer properties window.
6. To start the print job, click Print or OK depending on the program or operating system in the Print window.
Canceling a Print Job
There are two ways to cancel a print job:
To stop a print job from the operator panel:
Press Cancel ( ).
Your printer finishes printing the page in progress and deletes the rest of the print job. Pressing the button cancels only the current job. If more than one print
job is in the printer's memory, you need to press the button once for each job.
To stop a print job from the Printers folder:
1. Click the Windows Start button.
2. For Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000, click Settings and point to Printers.
For Windows XP/Server 2003, click Printers and Faxes.
For Windows Vista, click Control Panel Hardware and Sound Printers.
3. Double-click the Dell Laser MFP 1815 icon.
4. From the Document menu, click Cancel (Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista) or Cancel Printing (Windows 98/Me).
Printer Settings
You can use the printer properties window, which enables you to access all the printer options you may need when using your printer. When the printer
properties are displayed, you can review and change any settings needed for your print job.
The printer properties window may differ, depending on the printer driver you select and your operating system. For details about selecting a printer driver,
see "Printing a Document". The User's Guide shows the Printing Preferences window of the GDI printer driver on Windows XP.
NOTE: You can access this window simply by double-clicking the printer icon at the bottom right corner of the Windows desktop.
NOTE: Most Windows applications override settings you specified in the printer driver. Change all the print settings available in the software application
first, and change any remaining settings using the printer driver.
NOTE: The settings you change remain in effect only while you are using the current program. To make your changes permanent, make them in the
Printers folder. Follow these steps:
a. Click the Windows Start button.
b. For Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000, click Settings and point to Printers.
For Windows XP/Server 2003, click Printers and Faxes.
For Windows Vista, click Control Panel Hardware and Sound Printers.
c. Point to the Dell Laser MFP 1815 printer.
d. Right-click on the printer icon and:
l For Window 98/Me, click Properties.
l For Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista, click Print Setup or click Properties and point to Printing Preferences.
l For Windows NT 4.0, click Document Default.
e. Change the settings on each tab and click OK.
Layout Tab
The Layout tab provides options for you to adjust how the document appears on the printed page. The Layout Options section includes advanced printing
options, such as Multiple Pages per Side and Poster Printing.
Paper Tab
Use the following options to set the paper handling needs when you access the printer properties. Click the Paper tab to access the paper properties.
Property
Description
Paper
Orientation
Paper Orientation enables you to select the direction in which information is printed on a page.
If you want to rotate the page 180-degrees, select 180 from the Rotate drop-down list.
•
Portrait prints across the width of the page, letter style.
•
Landscape prints across the length of the page, spreadsheet style.
Layout Options
Layout Options enables you to select advanced printing options. For details, see "Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper"
and "Printing Posters".
Double-sided
Printing
Double-sided Printing enables you to print on both sides of paper. For details, see "Printing on Both Sides of Paper".
Graphics Tab
Use the following graphic options to adjust the print quality for your specific printing needs. Click the Graphics tab to display the properties shown below.
Property
Description
Copies
Copies enables you to choose the number of copies to be printed. You can enter up to 999.
Size
The Size option enables you to choose the size of paper loaded in the paper tray.
If the required size is not listed in the Size box, click Custom. When the Custom Paper Setting window appears, set the paper size
and click OK. The setting appears on the list so that you can select it.
Source
Make sure that Source is set to the corresponding paper tray.
If the paper source is set to Auto Selection, the printer automatically picks up print materials from the bypass tray first and then the
paper tray.
Type
Make sure that Type is set to Printer Default. If you load a different type of print material, select the corresponding paper type. For
more information about print materials, refer to "Print Media Guidelines".
First Page
This property allows you to print the first page using a different paper type from the rest of the document. You can select the paper
source for the first page.
Printing Type
Printing Type enables you to select advanced printing options.
For details, see "Printing a Reduced or Enlarged Document" and "Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size".
Property
Description
Resolution
You can select the printing resolution by choosing 1200 dpi (Best) or 600 dpi (Normal). The higher the setting, the sharper the
clarity of printed characters and graphics. Higher settings may increase the time it takes to print a document.
Other Options Tab
Click the Other Options tab to access the following features:
Image Mode
Some printed characters appear to have jagged or uneven edges. Set this Image Mode option to improve the print quality of
your text and make the characters appear smoother.
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Normal: This setting prints text in the normal mode.
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Text Enhancement: This setting refines the print quality of characters by smoothing out jagged edges that can occur on the
angles and curves of each character.
Toner Save Mode
Selecting this option extends the life of your toner cartridge and reduces your cost per page without a significant reduction in the
print quality.
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Printing Setting: If you select this option, the Toner Save feature is determined by the setting you have made on the
operator panel.
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On: Select this option to allow the printer to use less toner on each page.
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Off: When you do not need to save toner to print a document, select this option.
Advanced Options
You can set advanced settings by clicking the Advanced Options button.
Darkness
Use this option to lighten or darken the image appearance in your print.
TrueType Options
This option determines what the driver tells the printer about how to image the text in your document. Select the appropriate
setting according to the status of your document.
Print All Text To Black
When the Print All Text To Black option is checked, all text in your document prints solid black, regardless of the color it appears
on the screen. When it is not checked, colored text is allowed to print in shades of gray.
Darken All Text
When the Darken All Text option is checked, all text in your document is allowed to print darker than a normal document.
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Normal: Select to print images in the normal mode.
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Light: Select to lighten the image appearance.
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Dark: Select to darken the image appearance.
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Download as Bitmap: When this option is selected, the driver downloads the font data as bitmap images.
Documents with complicated fonts, such as Korean or Chinese, print faster in this setting.
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Print as Graphics: When this option is selected, the driver downloads any fonts as graphics. When printing documents with
high graphic content and relatively few TrueType fonts, printing performance (speed) may be enhanced in this setting.
About Tab
Use the About tab to display the copyright notice and the version number of the driver. If you have an Internet browser, you can connect to the Internet by
clicking the website icon.
Using a Favorite Setting
The Favorites option, which is visible on each properties tab, enables you to save the current properties settings for future use.
To save a Favorites item:
1. Change the settings on each tab, as needed.
2. Enter a name for the item in the Favorites input box.
3. Click Save.
To use a saved setting, select it from the Favorites drop-down list.
To delete a favorite setting item, select it from the list and click Delete.
You can also restore the printer driver's default settings by selecting Printer Default from the list.
Using Help
Your printer has a help screen that can be activated by the Help
button in the printer's properties window. These help screens give detailed information about
the printer features provided by the printer driver.
You can also click from the upper right hand corner, and then click on any setting.
Property
Description
Watermark
You can create a background image of text to print on each page of your document. See "Using Watermarks". This feature is not
available when using the Postscript (PS) driver.
Overlay
Overlays are often used to take the place of preprinted forms and letterhead paper. See "Using Overlays".
Output Options
You can set the sequence for the pages to print. Select the print order from the drop-down list.
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Normal (1, 2, 3): Your printer prints all pages from the first page to the last page.
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Reverse All Pages (3, 2, 1): Your printer prints all pages from the last page to the first page.
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Print Odd Pages: Your printer prints only the odd pages of the document.
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Print Even Pages: Your printer prints only the even pages of the document.
Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper
Printing a Reduced or Enlarged Document
You can select the number of pages to print on a single sheet of paper. To print more than one page per sheet, the pages will appear
decreased in size and arranged on the sheet. You can print up to 16 pages on one sheet.
1. When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties.
2. From the Layout tab, choose Multiple Pages per Side on the Layout Type drop-down list.
3. Select the number of pages you want to print per sheet (1, 2, 4, 6, 9, or 16) on the Pages per Side drop-down list.
4. If necessary, select the page order on the Pages Order drop-down list.
Check Print Page Border to print a border around each page on the sheet. Print Page Border is enabled only if the Pages per Side
setting is set to a number greater than one.
5. Click the Paper tab and select the paper source, size and type.
6. Click OK to print the document.
You can scale your print job on a page.
1. When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties.
2. From the Paper tab, select Reduce/Enlarge on the Printing Type drop-down list.
3. Enter the scaling rate in the Percentage input box.
You can also click the or button.
Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size
Printing Posters
4. Select the paper source, size and type.
5. Click OK to print the document.
You can scale your print job to any selected paper size regardless of the digital document size. This can be useful when you want to check
fine details on a small document.
1. When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties.
2. From the Paper tab, select Fit to Page on the Printing Type drop-down list.
3. Select the correct size from the Output size drop-down list.
4. Select the paper source, size and type.
5. Click OK to print the document.
You can print a single-page document onto 4, 9, or 16 sheets of paper, for the purpose of pasting the sheets together to form one postersize document.
1. When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties.
2. From the Layout tab, select Poster Printing on the Layout Type drop-down list.
Printing on Both Sides of Paper
1. When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties.
2. From the Layout tab, select the paper orientation.
3. From the Double-sided Printing section, select the desired binding option.
3. Configure the poster option:
You can select the page layout from Poster<2x2>, Poster<3x3>, or Poster<4x4>. If you select Poster<2x2>, the output will be
automatically stretched to cover 4 physical pages.
Specify an overlap in millimeters or inches to make it easier to reconstruct the resulting poster.
4. Click the Paper tab and select the paper source, size and type.
5. Click OK to print the document. You can complete the poster by reconstructing the results.
Your printer prints on both sides of paper automatically.
Before printing, decide on which edge you will be binding your finished document. The binding options are:
l Long Edge, which is the conventional layout used in book binding.
l Short Edge, which is the type often used with calendars.
NOTE: Do not print on both sides of labels, transparencies, envelopes, or thick paper. Damage to the printer and paper jamming might result.
NOTE: To use the double-sided printing, you can use only the following paper size: A4, Letter, Legal and Folio.
4. Click the Paper tab and select the paper source, size and type.
5. Click OK and print the document.
Your printer prints on both sides of paper automatically.
Using Watermarks
Using an Existing Watermark
1. When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties.
2. Click the Other Options tab and select a watermark on the Watermark drop-down list. It appears in the preview image window.
3. Click OK and start printing.
Creating a Watermark
1. When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties.
2. Click the Other Options tab and click Edit in the Watermark section. The Edit Watermarks window appears.
The Watermark option enables you to print text over an existing document. For example, you may want to have large gray letters reading
"DRAFT" or "CONFIDENTIAL" printed diagonally across the first page or all pages of a document.
There are several predefined watermarks that come with your printer. They can be modified or you can add new ones to the list.
3. Enter the text message you want to print in the Watermark Message box.
The message displays in the preview image window. The preview image is provided so that you can see how the watermark will appear on the printed
page.
When the First Page Only box is checked, the watermark is printed on the first page only.
4. Select the watermark options.
You can select the font name, style and size and gray scale level from the Font Attributes section and set the angle of the watermark from the Message
Angle section.
5. Click Add to add a new watermark to the list.
6. When you finish creating, click OK to start printing.
To stop printing the watermark, select No Watermark on the Watermark drop-down list.
Editing a Watermark
1. When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties.
2. Click the Other Options tab and click Edit in the Watermark section. The Edit Watermarks window appears.
3. Select the watermark you want to edit on the Current Watermarks list, and change the watermark message and the options.
4. Click Update to save the changes.
5. Click OK.
Deleting a Watermark
1. When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties.
2. From the Other Options tab, click Edit in the Watermark section. The Edit Watermarks window appears.
3. Select the watermark you want to delete on the Current Watermarks list and click Delete.
4. Click OK.
Using Overlays
What is an Overlay?
Creating a New Page Overlay
An overlay is text and/or images stored in the computer hard disk drive (HDD) as a special file format that can be printed on any document.
Overlays are often used to take the place of preprinted forms and letterhead paper. Rather than using preprinted letterhead, you can
create an overlay containing the exact same information that is currently on your letterhead. To print a letter with your company's
letterhead, you do not need to load preprinted letterhead paper in the printer. You need only tell the printer to print the letterhead overlay
on your document.
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