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28Notes, Notices, and Cautions
1
Dell™ 2155cn/2155cdn
Multifunction Color Printer User's
Guide
Click the links to the left for information on the features, options, and operation
of your printer. For information on other documentation included with your
printer, see "Finding Information."
To order replacement toner cartridges or supplies from Dell:
NOTE: For Macintosh, start the Status Monitor Widget, and then select Order
Supplies button to open Order window.
1
Double-click the icon on your desktop.
If you cannot find the icon on your desktop, follow the procedure below.
a
Click
DLRMM.EXE
Printers\Additional Color Laser
Software\Reorder
printer software is installed.
b
Click
File
on the toolbar, and click
menu.
c
Right-click the shortcut icon.
d
Choose
(create shortcut)
The
Dell Supplies Management System
Send To
under
x:\abc\Dell
, where
from the drop-down menu, and then click
on the submenu.
x:\abc
is the location where the
Create Shortcut
window appears.
on the drop-down
Desktop
You can also launch the Dell Supplies Management System by clicking
All Programs Dell Printers Additional Color Laser Software
Dell Supplies Management System
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Dell™ 2155cn/2155cdn Multifunction Color Printer User's Guide29
To ensure that you get the best service, have your Dell printer Service Tag
ready.
For information regarding locating your Service Tag number, see
Service Code and Service Tag.
"
"
Express
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30Dell™ 2155cn/2155cdn Multifunction Color Printer User's Guide
Finding Information
NOTE: The following are the optional accessories that you can buy separately.
•Additional memory (512 MB)
•250-sheet feeder
•Wireless adapter
•USB cable
•Ethernet cable
What are you looking for?Find it here
• Drivers for my printer
User's Guide
•My
Drivers and Utilities CD
2
The Drivers and Utilities CD contains setup video,
documentation, and drivers for your printer. You can
use the CD to install drivers or access your setup video
and documentation.
Readme files may be included on your 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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• Answers to technical service
and support questions
support.dell.com provides several online tools,
including:
• Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles
from technicians, and online courses
• Upgrades — Upgrade information for components,
such as the printer drivers
• Customer Care — Contact information, order status,
warranty, and repair information
• Downloads — Drivers
• Manuals— Printer documentation and product
specifications
Go to support.dell.com. Select your region, and fill in
the requested details to access help tools and
information.
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34Finding Information
Product Features
This chapter describes the product features and indicates their links.
3
Printing from USB Memory (USB
Direct Print)
The Print from USB Memory feature
enables you to print files directly from
a USB memory without requiring you
to start your computer and an
application.
Multiple-Up (2-in-1 Copy)
Multiple Up in the Layout tab (N-up
Print)
The Multiple Up feature enables you
to print documents as reduced-size
documents containing 2, 4, 8, 16, or
32 pages on a single sheet of paper by
setting from the printer driver. This
feature helps save paper.
2 Sided (Duplex Copy)
You can copy documents as reducedsize two-page documents on one side
of a single sheet of paper by selecting
Multiple-Up on the operator
panel. This feature helps save paper.
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You can copy documents on both sides
of a sheet of paper by selecting
Sending an E-Mail With the
Scanned Image (Scan to E-mail)
When you want to send scanned data
by e-mail, use the Scan to E-mail
feature. You can directly send the data
scanned as an e-mail attachment. You
can choose destination e-mail
addresses from the address book on
the printer or server. Or, you can enter
the address from the printer's operator
panel using the numeric keypad.
Scanning to a USB Memory (Scan
to USB Memory)
Scanning to Network (Scan to
SMB/FTP)
You can transfer data scanned to a PC
or a server via SMB or FTP without
service software. Although prior
registration of the destination FTP
server or PC on the address book is
required, it helps save your time.
Making Copies From the Document
Glass (Scan From Document Glass)
With the Scan to USB Memory
feature, you don't need a PC to
connect a USB memory. You can
specify the USB memory inserted into
the printer's port as a data saving
You can scan the pages of a book or a
brochure from the document glass.
When you scan documents using the
document glass, place them facing
down.
location when you scan data.
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You can scan pieces of unbound paper
using the ADF. When you scan
documents using the ADF, load them
facing up.
Address Books (Address Book)
Sending a Fax from the Driver
(Direct Fax) (Direct Fax from PC)
You can directly send faxes from your
PC using the fax driver. You can
specify the fax settings like the normal
fax. Also, you can specify the
recipient's fax number from the
numeric keypad, or the address book
or phone book.
Address Book simplifies the recipient
specification. You can use the address
book on the printer as well as on the
server. Select the desired address or
fax number from the address book
when using the Scan to E-mail or
Scan to SMB/FTP feature, or sending
faxes.
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For more information on the operator panel, see "Using the Operator Panel
Buttons."
Securing the Printer
To protect your printer from theft, you can use the optional Kensington lock.
Attach the Kensington lock to the security slot on your printer.
For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the Kensington lock.
Ordering Supplies
You can order consumables from Dell online when using a networked printer.
Enter the IP address of your printer in your web browser, launch the Dell Printer
Configuration Web Tool, and click the web address under Order Supplies at: to
order toner or supplies for your printer.
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52Preparing Printer Hardware
6
Installing Optional Accessories
You can make the printer more functional by installing the optional accessories.
This chapter describes how to install the printer's options such as the memory
module and optional 250-sheet feeder.
NOTE: The images used and procedures described in this manual are those of
Dell™ 2155cdn Multifunction Color Printer.
Installing the Optional Memory Module
NOTE: Your printer supports additional 512 MB memory module.
1
Ensure that the printer is turned off.
2
Turn the screw on the control board cover counterclockwise.
NOTE: Loosen the screw. You do not need to remove the screw.
3
Slide the control board cover towards the back of the printer.
Installing Optional Accessories53
4
Open the control board cover completely.
5
Align the connector of the memory module with the slot and insert the
memory module into the slot.
54Installing Optional Accessories
6
Push the memory module firmly into the slot.
NOTE: Ensure that the memory module is firmly fixed in the slot and does
not move easily.
7
Close the control board cover, and slide it towards the front of the printer.
Installing Optional Accessories55
8
Turn the screw clockwise.
9
Turn on the printer.
10
Print the system settings report to confirm that the newly installed memory is
detected by the printer.
Printing System Settings Report
When Using the Operator Panel
a
Press the
b
Press button until
the
c
Ensure that
button.
(Menu)
(Set)
button.
Report/List
button.
System Setup
is highlighted, and then press
is highlighted, and then press the
(Set)
56Installing Optional Accessories
d
Ensure that
(Set)
System Setting
button.
is highlighted, and then press the
The system settings report is printed.
When Using the Tool Box
NOTE:
a
Click
Start
Multifunction Color Printer
NOTE: The Select Printer window appears in this step when multiple
printer drivers are installed on your computer. In this case, click the name of
this printer listed in Printer Names, and then click OK.
The
Tool Box
b
Ensure that the
c
Select
The
Reports
d
Click the
All Programs
opens.
Printer Settings Report
Reports
from the list at the left side of the page.
page appears.
System Settings
Dell Printers
Tool Box
button.
Dell 2155
.
tab is open.
The system settings report is printed.
11
Confirm the amount of
under
General
.
Memory Capacity
listed in the system settings report
If the memory capacity has not increased, turn off the printer, unplug the
power cable, and re-install the memory module.
12
If you installed the optional memory module after installing the printer
driver, update your driver by following the instructions for the operating
system you are using. If the printer is on a network, update the driver for each
client.
Installing Optional Accessories57
Updating Your Driver to Detect Memory Module
Microsoft® Windows®
7/Windows 7 x64/
Windows Server
®
2008 R2 x64
Windows Vista®/
Vista x64
Windows Server 2008/
Server 2008 x64
Windows XP/XP x64/
Windows Server 2003/
Windows Server 2003
x64
1
Click
Start Devices and Printers
2
Right-click the printer icon of the Dell 2155cdn Multifunction
Color Printer and select
3
Click the
Printer
4
Click
5
Close the
1
Click
Printers
2
Right-click the printer icon of the Dell 2155cdn Multifunction
Options
.
Apply
, and then click OK.
Devices and Printers
Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound
.
Color Printer and select
3
Click the
Printer
4
Click
5
Close the
1
Click
2
Right-click the printer icon of the Dell 2155cdn Multifunction
Options
.
Apply
, and then click OK.
Printers
Start Control Panel Printers
Color Printer and select
3
Click the
Printer
4
Click
5
Close the
1
Click
2
Right-click the printer icon of the Dell 2155cdn Multifunction
Options
.
Apply
, and then click OK.
Printers
start Printers and Faxes
Color Printer and select
3
Click the
Printer
4
Click
5
Close the
Options
.
Apply
, and then click
Printers and Faxes
Printer properties
tab, and then select
Properties
tab, and then select
dialog box.
Properties
tab, and then select
dialog box.
Properties
tab, and then select
OK
.
.
Get Information from
dialog box.
.
Get Information from
.
.
Get Information from
.
.
Get Information from
.
dialog box.
If the printer information is not updated automatically after clicking Get
Information from Printer, follow these steps:
1
Click the
Options
tab, and then select
Memory Capacity
in the
box.
58Installing Optional Accessories
Items
list
2
Select the total amount of the installed printer memory for the memory
capacity setting.
3
Click
Apply
, and then click OK.
4
Close the
box.
Printers and Faxes
(,
Printers
, or
Devices and Printers
Installing the Optional 250-Sheet Feeder
CAUTION: If you install the optional 250-sheet feeder after setting up the printer,
be sure to turn off the printer, unplug the power cable, and disconnect all cables
from the back of the printer before starting this task.
1
Ensure that the printer is turned off, and then disconnect all cables from the
back of the printer.
2
Remove all packaging from the optional 250-sheet feeder.
3
Place the optional 250-sheet feeder in the location that the printer is located.
4
Pull the standard 250-sheet tray out of the printer about 200 mm. Hold the
standard 250-sheet tray with both hands, and remove it from the printer.
) dialog
5
Lift the printer and align the five guide pins of the optional 250-sheet feeder
with the holes at the bottom of the printer. Gently lower the printer onto the
optional 250-sheet feeder.
CAUTION: Two people are required to lift the printer. The printer should be
lifted holding the front and back. Never lift the printer from its sides.
Installing Optional Accessories59
CAUTION: Be careful not to pinch your fingers when lowering the printer onto
the optional 250-sheet feeder.
6
Secure the optional 250-sheet feeder to the printer by tightening the two
screws provided with the feeder, with a coin or similar object.
NOTE: The screw hole is located in 216 mm recess from the front of the
printer.
7
Insert the standard 250-sheet tray into the printer, and push until it stops.
60Installing Optional Accessories
8
Re-connect all cables into the back of the printer, and turn on the printer.
NOTE: The printer will automatically detect the attached tray but will not
detect the paper type.
9
Print the system settings report to confirm the optional 250-sheet feeder is
installed correctly.
Printing System Settings Report
When Using the Operator Panel
a
Press the
b
Press button until
the
c
Ensure that
button.
d
Ensure that
(Set)
button.
The system settings report is printed.
When Using the Tool Box
NOTE:
a
Click
Start
Multifunction Color Printer
(Menu)
button.
System Setup
(Set)
button.
Report/List
System Setting
All Programs
is highlighted, and then press
is highlighted, and then press the
is highlighted, and then press the
Dell Printers
Tool Box
Dell 2155
.
(Set)
Installing Optional Accessories61
NOTE: The Select Printer window appears in this step when multiple
printer drivers are installed on your computer. In this case, click the name of
this printer listed in Printer Names, and then click OK.
The
b
Ensure that the
c
Select
The
d
Click the
Tool Box
Reports
opens.
Printer Settings Report
Reports
from the list at the left side of the page.
page appears.
System Settings
tab is open.
button.
The system settings report is printed.
10
Confirm
under
Tray 2 (250 Sheet Feeder)
Printer Options
.
is listed in the system settings report
If the feeder is not listed, turn off the printer, unplug the power cable, and reinstall the optional 250-sheet feeder.
11
After loading paper in the optional 250-sheet feeder, specify the paper type
from the printer operator panel.
a
Press the
b
Press button until
the
c
Press button until
the
d
Press button until
(Set)
button.
e
Press button until
(Set)
f
Press button until the paper type for the optional 250-sheet feeder is
displayed, and then press the
g
Confirm that the selected paper type is highlighted, and then press the
(Menu)
12
If you installed the optional 250-sheet feeder after installing the printer
(Set)
(Set)
button.
(Menu)
button.
button.
button.
button.
System Setup
Tray Settings
Tray 2
Paper Type
is highlighted, and then press the
is highlighted, and then press the
(Set)
button.
is highlighted, and then press
is highlighted, and then press
driver, update your driver by following the instructions for each operating
system. If the printer is on a network, update the driver for each client.
62Installing Optional Accessories
Updating Your Driver to Detect 250-Sheet Feeder
Microsoft Windows 7/
Windows 7 x64/
Windows Server 2008
R2 x64
Windows Vista/Vista
x64
Windows Server 2008/
Server 2008 x64
Windows XP/XP x64/
Windows Server 2003/
Windows Server 2003
x64
1
Click
Start Devices and Printers
2
Right-click the printer icon of the Dell 2155cdn Multifunction
Color Printer and select
3
Click the
Printer
4
Click
5
Close the
1
Click
Printers
2
Right-click the printer icon of the Dell 2155cdn Multifunction
Options
.
Apply
, and then click OK.
Devices and Printers
Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound
.
Color Printer and select
3
Click the
Printer
4
Click
5
Close the
1
Click
2
Right-click the printer icon of the Dell 2155cdn Multifunction
Options
.
Apply
, and then click OK.
Printers
Start Control Panel Printers
Color Printer and select
3
Click the
Printer
4
Click
5
Close the
1
Click
2
Right-click the printer icon of the Dell 2155cdn Multifunction
Options
.
Apply
, and then click OK.
Printers
start Printers and Faxes
Color Printer and select
3
Click the
Printer
4
Click
5
Close the
Options
.
Apply
, and then click
Printers and Faxes
Printer properties
tab, and then select
Properties
tab, and then select
dialog box.
Properties
tab, and then select
dialog box.
Properties
tab, and then select
OK
.
.
Get Information from
dialog box.
.
Get Information from
.
.
Get Information from
.
.
Get Information from
.
dialog box.
If the printer information is not updated automatically after clicking Get Information from Printer, follow these steps:
1
Click the
Options
tab, and then select
250 Sheet Feeder
on the
Items
box.
Installing Optional Accessories63
list
2
Select
3
Click
4
Close the
Available
Apply
for the optional 250-sheet feeder setting.
, and then click OK.
Printers and Faxes
(,
Printers
, or
Devices and Printers
) dialog
box.
Installing the Optional Wireless Adapter
The wireless adapter allows you to use the printer with wireless network
connection.
The specifications of the wireless adapter are described below.
ItemSpecification
Connectivity TechnologyWireless
Compliant StandardsIEEE 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n
Bandwidth2.4 GHz
Data Transfer RateIEEE 802.11n: 65 Mbps
IEEE 802.11g: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, and 6 Mbps
IEEE 802.11b: 11, 5.5, 2, and 1 Mbps
Security64 (40-bit key)/128 (104-bit key) WEP,
WPA- PSK (TKIP, AES), WPA2-PSK (AES)
(IEEE 802.1x attestation function of WPA 1x noncorresponds)
®
Wi-Fi
(WPS)
Protected Setup
Push-Button Configuration (PBC),
Personal Identification Number (PIN)
NOTE: When the wireless adapter is installed, you cannot use IEEE 802.1x
authentication and/or the Ethernet port for a wired connection.
64Installing Optional Accessories
Verifying the Contents of the Box
Dell Wireless Adapter
Installing the Optional
Wireless Adapter
NOTE: To complete wireless installation, you require the corresponding Drivers
and Utilities CD that comes with your printer, which can also be downloaded from
support.dell.com.
Installing the Wireless Adapter Using Video Instructions
(Recommended)
To install the Dell wireless adapter, perform the following method.
1
Insert the
Navigator
2
Select
Drivers and Utilities CD
file launches automatically.
Optional Accessories Setup
in your computer. The
on the
Easy Setup Navigator
Easy Setup
window.
Installing Optional Accessories65
3
Click
Wireless adapter
.
The instruction video starts.
Follow the on-screen instructions to configure wireless settings.
Installing the Optional Wireless Adapter
NOTE: You can also install the Dell wireless adapter by following the instructions
described in Installing the Optional Wireless Adapter provided with the wireless
adapter.
1
Ensure that the printer is turned off.
66Installing Optional Accessories
2
Align the connector and the three protrusions of the wireless adapter with the
four holes and insert the adapter.
NOTE: Ensure that the adapter is fully inserted and secured.
3
Turn on the printer.
NOTE: If a message displays telling you to make initial setup on the
operator panel, always do as instructed.
4
Print the system settings report to confirm that the wireless adapter is
installed correctly.
Printing System Settings Report
When Using the Operator panel
a
Press the
b
Press button until
the
c
Ensure that
(Menu)
(Set)
button.
Report/List is highlighted
button.
d
Ensure that
(Set)
System Settings
button.
The system settings report is printed.
When Using the Tool Box
NOTE:
button.
System Setup
is
highlighted
Installing Optional Accessories67
is highlighted, and then press
, and then press the
(Set)
, and then press the
a
Click
Start All Programs Dell Printers Dell 2155
Multifunction Color Printer
NOTE: The Select Printer window appears in this step when multiple
printer drivers are installed on your computer. In this case, click the name of
this printer listed in Printer Names, and then click OK.
The
b
Ensure that the
c
Select
The
d
Click the
Tool Box
Reports
opens.
Printer Settings Report
Reports
from the list at the left side of the page.
page appears.
System Settings
button.
Tool Box
tab is open.
.
The system settings report is printed.
5
Confirm that the
Network (Wireless)
section exists.
NOTE: For more information on configuring the wireless adapter, see
"Configuring the Optional Wireless Adapter."
Determining the Wireless Network Settings
You need to know the settings for the wireless network to set up the wireless
printer. For details of the settings, contact your network administrator.
68Installing Optional Accessories
Wireless
Settings
Security
Settings
SSIDSpecifies the name that identifies the wireless
network with up to 32 alphanumeric characters.
Network TypeSpecifies the network type from Ad-hoc or
Infrastructure.
SecuritySelects the security method from No security, WEP,
WPA-PSK TKIP, and WPA2-PSK-AES/WPA-PSKAES.
Transmit KeySpecifies the transmit key from the list.
WEP KeySpecifies the WEP key set used through the
wireless network only when WEP is selected for
Security.
Pass PhraseSpecifies the pass phrase of alphanumeric
characters from 8 to 63 bytes long only when WPAPSK is selected for Encryption.
Configuring the Optional Wireless Adapter
This section describes how to configure a wireless adapter through Easy Setup
Navigator.
You can select a method to configure a wireless adapter from the following:
Wizard Setup through USB connection
Installing Optional Accessories69
Network (Ethernet) connection
WPS-PIN
Advanced Setup through
*1 WPS-PIN (Wi-Fi Protected setup-Personal Identification Number) is a method to
authenticate and register devices required for wireless configuration, by entering
PIN assignments in the printer and computer. This setting, performed through
access point, is available only when the access points of your wireless router supports WPS.
*2 WPS-PBC (Wi-Fi Protected Setup-Push Button Configuration) is a method to
authenticate and register devices required for wireless configuration, by pressing
the button provided on the access point via wireless routers, and then performing
WPS-PBC setting on the operator panel. This setting is available only when the
access point supports WPS.
NOTE: The optional wireless adapter must be installed on the printer.
NOTE: For information on how to install a wireless adapter, see "Installing the
Optional Wireless Adapter."
WPS-PBC
Operator Panel
Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool
*1
*2
Using Wizard Setup to Configure a Wireless Adapter
1
Insert the
computer. The
Drivers and Utilities
Easy Setup Navigator
CD provided with the printer in your
file launches automatically.
2
Click
Guided Setup
.
70Installing Optional Accessories
3
4
Click
Connect Your Printer
Select
Wireless Connection
.
, and then click the
Next
button.
Installing Optional Accessories71
The
Wireless Connection
5
Select
Wizard
The instruction video starts.
Follow the on-screen instructions to configure wireless settings.
, and then click the
window appears.
Next
button.
Using Advanced Setup to Configure a Wireless Adapter
You can configure the wireless adapter with the following connection methods:
•Network Cable
•WPS-PIN
•WPS-PBC
•Operator Panel
•Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool
1
Insert the
computer. The
Drivers and Utilities
Easy Setup Navigator
CD provided with the printer in your
file launches automatically.
72Installing Optional Accessories
2
3
Click
Guided Setup
Click
Connect Your Printer
.
.
Installing Optional Accessories73
4
Select
Wireless Connection
, and then click the
Next
button.
Wireless Connection
The
For Network, follow the on-screen instructions to configure wireless settings.
1
Select
Network Cable
The instruction video starts.
Follow the on-screen instructions to configure wireless settings, and then
click the
The
74Installing Optional Accessories
Next
button.
Advanced Configuration Tool
window appears.
, and then click the
starts.
Next
button.
2
Select the printer, and then click the
Wireless Network Settings
NOTE: If the printer cannot detect your printer and your printer is not listed,
click Enter IP Address button and enter the IP address of your printer, and
then click the OK button.
3
Set the wireless network settings, and then click the
IP Address Settings
NOTE: For details on each item, see "Assigning an IP Address."
4
Set the IP address of the printer, and then click the
Confirm the settings
5
Confirm the settings, and then click the
Complete configuration
6
Click the
Next
button.
screen appears.
screen appears.
screen appears.
screen appears.
Next
button.
Apply
Next
button.
Next
button.
button.
WPS-PIN, WPS-PBC, Operator Panel
For
Web Tool
, follow the on-screen instructions to configure wireless settings.
, and
Dell Printer Configuration
To configure wireless settings without using the video instructions, follow the
following
WPS-PIN
instructions.
The PIN code of WPS-PIN can only be configured from the operator panel.
NOTE: WPS-PIN (Wi-Fi Protected setup-Personal Identification Number) is a
method to authenticate and register devices required for wireless configuration, by
entering PIN assignments to a printer and computer. This setting, performed
through access point, is available only when the access points of your wireless
router supports WPS.
1
Press the
2
Press button until
(Set)
3
Press button until
button.
(Menu)
button.
System Setup
Admin Menu
is highlighted, and then press the
is highlighted, and then press the
(Set) button.
4
Press button until
Network
is highlighted, and then press the
(Set)
button.
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5
Press button until
(Set)
button.
6
Press button until
7
Press button until
Wireless Setup
WPS
is highlighted, and then press the
PIN Code
is highlighted, and then press the
is highlighted, and then press the
button.
8
Write down the 8-digit PIN code displayed on the first line of the panel
display or press button until
then press the
(Set)
button.
Print PIN Code
is highlighted, and
The PIN code is printed.
9
Ensure that
(Set)
10
Ensure that the message
Start Configuration
button.
Please wait Wireless Setting
is highlighted, and then press the
displayed, and enter the PIN code displayed on the step 7 into the wireless
LAN access point (Registrar).
NOTE: For WPS operation on the wireless LAN access point, refer to the
manual supplied with the wireless LAN access point.
11
When the WPS operation is successful and the printer is rebooted, wireless
LAN connection setting is completed.
WPS-PBC
You can start Push Button Control only from the operator panel.
(Set)
button.
(Set)
is
NOTE: WPS-PBC (Wi-Fi Protected Setup-Push Button Configuration) is a
method to authenticate and register devices required for wireless configuration, by
pressing the button provided on the access point via wireless routers, and then
performing WPS-PBC setting on the operator panel. This setting is available only
when the access point supports WPS.
1
Press the
2
Press button until
(Set)
3
Press button until
(Set)
button.
4
Press button until
button.
(Menu)
button.
System Setup
Admin Menu
Network
is highlighted, and then press the
is highlighted, and then press the
is highlighted, and then press the
button.
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(Set)
5
Press button until
(Set)
button.
6
Press button until
7
Ensure that
(Set)
8
Press button until
Push Button Control
button.
Wireless Setup
WPS
is highlighted, and then press the
is highlighted, and then press the
is highlighted, and then press the
Start
is highlighted, and then press the
button.
9
Ensure that the message
Please wait Wireless Setting
displayed, and start the WPS-PBC on the wireless LAN access point
(Registrar), within two minutes of the step 7 operation.
NOTE: For WPS operation on the wireless LAN access point, refer to the
manual supplied with the wireless LAN access point.
10
When the WPS operation is successful and the printer is rebooted, wireless
LAN connection setting is completed.
Operator Panel
1
Press the
2
Press button until
(Set)
3
Press button until
(Set)
button.
4
Press button until
button.
(Menu)
button.
System Setup
Admin Menu
Network
is highlighted, and then press the
is highlighted, and then press the
is highlighted, and then press the
button.
5
Press button until
(Set)
button.
6
Ensure that
Manual Setup
Wireless Setup
is highlighted, and then press the
is highlighted, and then press the
button.
7
Enter the SSID, and then press the
8
Select the network mode from
Infrastructure
(Set)
button.
and
Ad-hoc
depending on your environment.
When you select
When you select
9
Select the encryption type from
(128Bit)
Infrastructure
Ad-hoc
, proceed to step 10.
.
, proceed to step 9.
No Security, WEP (64Bit)
(Set)
, and
button.
(Set)
is
(Set)
(Set)
WEP
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When you do not set security for your wireless network:
a
Ensure that
No Security
is highlighted, and then press the
button.
To use 64 bit or 128 bit WEP encryption:
a
Press button until
highlighted, and then press the
b
Enter the WEP key, and then press the
c
Select the transmit key from
WEP (64Bit)
(Set)
WEP Key 1
or
WEP (128Bit)
button.
(Set)
button.
to
WEP Key 4
To use WPA-PSK-TKIP or WPA-PSK-AES encryption:
a
Press button until
highlighted, and then press the
b
Enter the passphrase, and then press the
10
Select the encryption type from
(128Bit)
.
WPA-PSK-TKIP
(Set)
or
WPA-PSK-AES
button.
(Set)
button.
No Security, WEP (64Bit)
When you do not set security for your wireless network:
a
Ensure that
No Security
is highlighted, and then press the
button.
To use 64 bit or 128 bit WEP encryption:
a
Press button until
highlighted, and then press the
b
Enter the WEP key, and then press the
c
Select the transmit key from
11
When the operation is successful and the printer is rebooted, wireless LAN
WEP (64Bit)
(Set)
WEP Key 1
or
WEP (128Bit)
button.
(Set)
button.
to
WEP Key 4
connection setting is completed.
is
.
is
, and
is
.
(Set)
WEP
(Set)
Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool
1
Launch the
Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool
of the printer in your web browser.
2
Click
3
4
Print Server Settings
Click
Print Server Settings
Click
Wireless LAN
.
tab.
, and then enter the SSID.
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by entering the IP address
5
Select the network type from
6
Select the encryption type from
WPA-PSK-TKIP
NOTE: For details on each item, see "Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool."
7
Click the
8
When the operation is successful and the printer is rebooted, wireless LAN
Apply New Settings
, and then set each item for the encryption type selected.
Infrastructure
and
Ad-Hoc
.
No Security, WEP, WPA-PSK-AES
button to apply the settings.
, and
connection setting is completed.
Constructing a New Wireless Network Environment for Your Computer
When you setup your wireless connection first time, the following settings are
required on your computer.
For DHCP network:
1
Setting up your computer for wireless connectivity:
NOTE: If your computer provides a wireless adapter tool, change the wireless
settings using this tool. Or you can change the wireless settings using the tool
provided with the operating system. See the instructions below.
For Windows XP and Windows Server 2003:
a
Select
Network Connections
b
Right-click
c
Select the
d
Ensure the check box for
Wireless Network Connection
Wireless Networks
network settings
is checked.
from Control Panel.
and select
Properties
tab.
Use Windows to configure my wireless
.
NOTE: Be sure to write down the current wireless computer settings in step
e and step g so that you can restore them later.
e
Click the
f
Select
Advanced
g
Click the
h
Under the
OK
Advanced
button.
Computer to Computer
dialog box.
Add
button to display
Association
tab, enter the following information and click
.
(ad hoc) networks only and close the
Wireless network properties
.
Network name (SSID): dell_device
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Network Authentication: Open
Data encryption: Disabled
Ad hoc network: checked
i
Click the
Move up
button to move the newly added SSID to the top of
the list.
j
Click OK to close the
For Windows Vista:
a
Open
Control Panel
b
Select
Network and Internet
c
Select
Network and Sharing Center
d
Select
Connect to a network
e
Select
f
dell_device
network
Select
.
Connect Anyway
from the network items listed in
entering an unsecured area.
g
Click
Close
in the dialog box after confirming the connection is a
success.
For Windows Server 2008:
Property
dialog box.
.
.
.
.
Connect to a
in the warning dialog box indicating you are
a
Open
b
Control Panel
Select
Network and Sharing Center
.
80Installing Optional Accessories
.
c
Select
d
e
Connect to a network
Select
dell_device
network
Select
.
Connect Anyway
from the network items listed in
.
in the warning dialog box indicating you are
entering an unsecured area.
f
Click
Close
in the dialog box after confirming the connection is a
success.
For Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7:
a
Open
Control Panel
b
Select
Network and Internet
c
Select
Network and Sharing Center
d
Select
Connect to a network
e
Select
dell_device
network list, and click
2
Check the IP address assigned by AutoIP on the printer.
a
Press the
b
Press button until
the
(Set)
button.
c
Press button until
(Set)
button.
d
Press button until
(Set)
button.
e
Press button until
(Set)
button.
f
Press button until
.
.
.
.
from the network items listed in the available
(Menu)
Connect
button.
System Setup
Admin Menu
Network
TCP/IP
IPv4
.
is highlighted, and then press
is highlighted, and then press the
is highlighted, and then press the
is highlighted, and then press the
is highlighted, and then press the
button.
Check the IP address displayed on the operator panel.
Connect to a
(Set)
3
Check that the IP address on your computer is assigned by DHCP.
Installing Optional Accessories81
4
Open
Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool
5
Create wireless setting of the printer on
Tool
.
6
Reboot the printer.
7
Restore the wireless settings on your computer.
using the WEB browser.
Dell Printer Configuration Web
82Installing Optional Accessories
NOTE: If your computer provides a wireless adapter tool, change the
wireless settings using this tool. Or you can change the wireless settings using
the tool provided with the operating system. See the instructions below.
For Windows XP and Windows Server 2003:
a
Select Network Connections from Control Panel.
b
Right-click
c
Select
d
Ensure the check box for
network settings
e
Click
f
Do either of the following:
Wireless Network Connection
Wireless Network
tab.
Use Windows to configure my wireless
is checked.
Advanced
.
and select
Properties
When wireless ad-hoc mode is set to the printer:
Select
Computer to Computer
Advanced
dialog box.
(ad hoc) networks only and close the
When wireless infrastructure mode is set to the printer:
Select
Access point (Infrastructure) networks only
Advanced
g
Click
h
Enter the setting that you will send to the printer and click OK.
i
Click
j
Click OK to close the
dialog box.
Add
to display
Move up
Wireless network properties
to move the setting to the top of the list.
Property
dialog box.
and close the
.
For Windows Vista:
.
a
Open
Control Panel
b
Select
Network and Internet
c
Select
Network and Sharing Center
d
Select
Connect to a network
e
Select the setting you send to the printer from the network items listed in
Connect to a network
f
Select
Connect Anyway
.
.
.
.
.
in the warning dialog box indicating you are
entering an unsecured area.
Installing Optional Accessories83
g
Click
Close
in the dialog box after confirming the connection is a
success.
For Windows Server 2008:
a
Open
Control Panel
b
Select
Network and Sharing Center
c
Select
Connect to a network
d
Select the setting you send to the printer from the network items listed in
Connect to a network
e
Select
Connect Anyway
.
.
.
.
in the warning dialog box indicating you are
entering an unsecured area.
f
Click
Close
in the dialog box after confirming the connection is a
success.
For Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7:
a
Open
Control Panel
b
Select
Network and Internet
c
Select
Network and Sharing Center
d
Select
Connect to a network
e
Select the setting you send to the printer from the network items listed in
the available network list, and click
f
Enter the
Security key
.
.
.
.
Connect
and click OK, if necessary.
.
For Fixed IP networks:
1
Setting up your computer for wireless connectivity:
NOTE: If your computer provides a wireless adapter tool, change the
wireless settings using this tool. Or you can change the wireless settings using
the tool provided with the operating system. See the instructions below.
For Windows XP and Windows Server 2003:
a
Select
b
Right-click
c
Select the
Network Connections
Wireless Network Connection
Wireless Networks
from Control Panel.
84Installing Optional Accessories
tab.
and select
Properties
.
d
Ensure the check box for
network settings
NOTE: Be sure to write down the current wireless computer settings in step
d and step f so that you can restore them later.
e
f
Click the
Select
Advanced
Computer to Computer (ad hoc) networks only
Advanced
g
Click the
h
Under the
OK
Add
.
is checked.
dialog box.
button to display
Association
Use Windows to configure my wireless
button.
and close the
Wireless network properties
.
tab, enter the following information and click
Network name (SSID): dell_device
Network Authentication: Open
Data encryption: Disabled
Ad hoc network: checked
i
Click the
Move up
the list.
j
Click OK to close the
For Windows Vista:
a
Open Control Panel.
b
Select
Network and Internet
button to move the newly added SSID to the top of
Property
dialog box.
.
Installing Optional Accessories85
c
Select
Network and Sharing Center
d
Select
e
f
Connect to a network
Select
dell_device
network
Select
.
Connect Anyway
from the network items listed in
.
in the warning dialog box indicating you are
entering an unsecured area.
g
Click
Close
in the dialog box after confirming the connection is a
success.
For Windows Server 2008:
a
Open
b
c
d
e
Control Panel
Select
Network and Sharing Center
Select
Connect to a network
Select
dell_device
network
Select
.
Connect Anyway
.
.
from the network items listed in
in the warning dialog box indicating you are
entering an unsecured area.
f
Click
Close
in the dialog box after confirming the connection is a
success.
For Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7:
a
Open
Control Panel
b
Select
Network and Internet
c
Select
Network and Sharing Center
d
Select
Connect to a network
e
Select
dell_device
network list, and click
2
Check the IP address on your computer.
.
.
.
from the network items listed in the available
Connect
.
.
Connect to a
.
Connect to a
.
86Installing Optional Accessories
3
Set the IP address on the printer.
a
Press the
b
Press button until
the
c
Press button until
(Set)
d
Press button until
(Set)
button.
e
Press button until
(Set)
button.
f
Press button until
(Set)
button.
(Menu)
button.
button.
g
Ensure that
(Set)
h
Press button until
Get IP Address is highlighted, and then press the
button.
button.
i
Press button until
(Set)
button.
j
Manually enter the IP address using the numeric keypad, , , and
button on the operator panel, and then press the
4
Open
Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool
button.
System Setup
Admin menu
Network
is highlighted, and then press the
is highlighted, and then press
is highlighted, and then press the
TCP/IP is highlighted, and then press the
IPv4 is highlighted, and then press the
Panel is highlighted, and then press the
IP Address
is highlighted, and then press the
(Set)
(Set)
(Set)
button.
using the WEB browser.
Installing Optional Accessories87
5
Change the wireless setting of the printer on
Web Tool
6
Reboot the printer.
7
Restore the wireless settings on your computer.
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
.
NOTE: If your computer provides a wireless adapter tool, change the
wireless settings using this tool. Or you can change the wireless settings using
the tool provided with the operating system. See the instructions below.
For Windows XP and Windows Server 2003:
Select
Network Connections
Right-click
Select
Wireless Network Connection
Wireless Network
tab.
Ensure the check box for Use
network settings
Click
Advanced
is checked.
.
Do either of the following:
88Installing Optional Accessories
Dell Printer Configuration
from Control Panel.
and select
Properties
Windows to configure my wireless
.
When wireless ad-hoc mode is set to the printer:
Select Computer to Computer (ad hoc) networks only and close the
Advanced dialog box.
When wireless infrastructure mode is set to the printer:
Select Access point (Infrastructure) networks only and close the
Advanced dialog box.
h
Click
Add
to display
i
Enter the setting that you will send to the printer and click OK.
j
Click
Move up
k
Click OK to close the
Wireless network properties
.
to move the setting to the top of the list.
Property
dialog box.
For Windows Vista:
a
Open
Control Panel
b
Select
Network and Internet
c
Select
Network and Sharing Center
d
Select
Connect to a network
e
Select the setting you send to the printer from the network items listed in
Connect to a network
f
Select
Connect Anyway
.
.
.
.
.
in the warning dialog box indicating you are
entering an unsecured area.
g
Click
Close
in the dialog box after confirming the connection is a
success.
For Windows Server 2008:
a
Open
Control Panel
b
Select
Network and Sharing Center
c
Select
Connect to a network
d
Select the setting you send to the printer from the network items listed in
Connect to a network
e
Select
Connect Anyway
.
.
.
.
in the warning dialog box indicating you are
entering an unsecured area.
Installing Optional Accessories89
f
Click
Close
in the dialog box after confirming the connection is a
success.
For Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7:
a
Open
Control Panel
b
Select
Network and Internet
c
Select
Network and Sharing Center
d
Select
Connect to a network
e
Select the setting you send to the printer from the network items listed in
the available network list, and click
f
Enter the
Security key
.
.
.
.
Connect
and click OK, if necessary.
.
90Installing Optional Accessories
7
Connecting Your Printer
Your Dell™ 2155cn/2155cdn Multifunction Color Printer interconnection cable
must meet the following requirements:
NOTE: The images used and procedures described in this manual are those of
Dell 2155cdn Multifunction Color Printer.
Connection typeConnection specifications
USBUSB 2.0
Ethernet10 Base-T/100 Base-TX/1000 Base-T
Wireless (optional)IEEE 802.11b/802.11g/802.11n
Wall jack connectorRJ11
Phone connectorRJ11
Connecting Your Printer91
1USB port
2 Wireless adapter socket
3 Ethernet port
4 Phone connector
5 Wall jack connector
Connecting Printer to Computer or Network
Direct Connection
A local printer is a printer which is directly connected to your computer using
the USB cable. If your printer is connected to a network instead of your
computer, skip this section and go to "Network Connection."
The following operating systems support USB connection:
•Microsoft® Windows® XP
•Windows XP 64-bit Edition
®
®
2003
•Windows Server
•Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition
•Windows Server 2008
•Windows Server 2008 64-bit Edition
•Windows Server 2008 R2 64-bit Edition
•Windows Vista
•Windows Vista 64-bit Edition
92Connecting Your Printer
•Windows 7
•Windows 7 64-bit Edition
•Mac OS X 10.3.9/10.4.11/10.5/10.6
•Red Hat
•SUSE
®
Enterprise Linux® 4 WS/5 Client (x86)
®
Linux Enterprise Desktop 10/11 (x86)
To connect the printer to a computer:
1
Connect the smaller USB connector into the USB port at the back of the
printer.
1 USB port
NOTE: Ensure that you match the USB symbol on the cable to the USB symbol
on the printer.
2
Connect the other end of the cable into a USB port of the computer.
NOTICE: Do not connect the printer USB cable to the USB port available on the
keyboard.
Connecting Your Printer93
Network Connection
To connect the printer to a network:
1
Connect the network cable.
1 Ethernet port
To connect the printer to the network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable into
the Ethernet port on the rear of the printer, and the other end to a LAN drop or
hub. To setup a wireless connection, insert the wireless adapter into the wireless
adapter socket on the back of the printer.
For a wireless connection, see "Installing the Optional Wireless Adapter."
NOTE: To use the wireless adapter, be sure to disconnect the network cable.
Connecting the Telephone Line
NOTE: Do not connect your printer directly to a Digital Subscriber Line (DSL).
This may damage the printer. To use a DSL, you will need to use an appropriate
DSL filter. Contact your service provider for the DSL filter.
1
Plug one end of a telephone line cord into the wall jack connector and the
other end into an active wall jack.
94Connecting Your Printer
2
Remove the "Blue" plug from the phone connector.
3
To connect a telephone and/or answering machine to your printer, plug the
telephone or answering machine line cord into the phone connector ().
Connecting Your Printer95
Phone connector
"Yellow" terminator
If the phone communication is serial in your country (such as Germany,
Sweden, Denmark, Austria, Belgium, Italy, France and Switzerland), and that
you are supplied with a "Yellow" terminator, insert the "Yellow" terminator
into the phone connector ().
96Connecting Your Printer
Turning on the Printer
CAUTION: Do not use extension cords or power strips.
CAUTION: The printer should not be connected to a UPS system.
1
Connect the power cable to the power connector on the rear of the printer,
and then to a power source.
2
Turn on the printer. When the printer is connected via a USB (Uninterruptible
Power Supply) cable, the USB driver is automatically installed.
Setting Initial Settings on the Operator Panel
You need to set the printer language, country, clock date, and time when you
turn on printer for the first time.
When you turn the printer on, the wizard screen to perform the initial setup
appears on the operator panel. Follow the steps below to set the initial settings.
NOTE: If you do not start configuring the initial settings, Ready to Print appears
on the operator panel in three minutes. After that, you can set the following initial
setup by enabling Power on Wizard on the operator panel or Dell Printer
Configuration Web Tool if needed.
Connecting Your Printer97
For more information on operator panel, see "Understanding the Printer
Menus.
"
For more information on Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool, see "Dell
Printer Configuration Web Tool.
"
1 Please Select Language
language is highlighted, and then press the
English
Français
Italiano
Deutsch
Español
Dansk
Nederlands
Norsk
Svenska
2 Please Select Country
country is highlighted, and then press the
appears. Press button until the desired
(Set)
button.
appears. Press button until the desired
(Set)
button.
The default time zone, paper size, and display format are automatically set
when you select a country.
CountryDefault Time
Zone Setting
Algeria+1:00A4DD/MM/YY
Australia+10:00A4DD/MM/YY
Austria+1:00A4DD/MM/YY
Belgium+1:00A4DD/MM/YY
Bulgaria+2:00A4DD/MM/YY
Canada-5:00LetterMM/DD/YY
Colombia-5:00LetterDD/MM/YY
Costa Rica-6:00LetterDD/MM/YY
Cyprus+2:00A4DD/MM/YY
Default
Paper Size
Display Format
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