Dell 2355dn User Guide

Dell™ 2355dn Laser MFP

User’s Guide

DellTM 2355dn Laser MFP User’s Guide

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Finding Information

Dell 2355dn MFP Quick Reference Guide

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Touch Screen

Front

Back

Quick Reference Guide Quick Reference Guide

Front

1. LCD: Display.

2. Status LED: Shows the status of your machine.

3. Job Status button: Shows the jobs.

4. M/C Setup button: Leads you to the machine setup and advanced settings. 5 Start button: Initiate operation.

6. Cancel button: Cancel displayed operation.

1. LCD: Display.

2. Status LED: Shows the status of your machine.

3. Job Status button: Shows the jobs.

4. M/C Setup button: Leads you to the machine setup and advanced settings. 5 Start button: Initiate operation.

6. Cancel button: Cancel displayed operation.

1. LCD: Display.

2. Status LED: Shows the status of your machine.

3. Job Status button: Shows the jobs.

4. M/C Setup button: Leads you to the machine setup and advanced settings. 5 Start button: Initiate operation.

6. Cancel button: Cancel displayed operation.

1. USB port

2. Locking slot

3. Network port

4. Optional tray 2 cable connector

5. Telephone line socket (Line)

6. Extension telephone socket (EXT)

7. Rear door

8. Power receptacle

9. Power switch

10. Express ervice code

11. Optional memory

12. Optional wireless card

Copy: Enters the copy menu.

2. Fax: Enters the fax menu.

3. Scan: Enters the scan menu.

4. Setup: Enters the advanced settings.

5. None: You can set the option which is frequently uses on main screen. Also you can change shortcut name as well.

6. : Shows the main screen.

7. : Enters the LCD brightness, the USB memory, language, and job status.

8. : Return to the upper menu.

9. : Scroll through available options.

10. : Start a job.

Front

Operator Panel

Touch Screen

9 10

11 12

1. DADF

2. Document width guides

3. Document input tray

4. Document output tray

5. Operator panel

6. Output tray (face down)

7. MPF (Multi purpose feeder)

8. Front cover

9. Tray 1

10. Optional tray 2

11. USB memory port

12. Paper output extension

13. Document glass

14. Toner cartridge

15. Express ervice code

1. DADF

2. Document width guides

3. Document input tray

4. Document output tray

5. Operator panel

6. Output tray (face down)

7. MPF (Multi purpose feeder)

8. Front cover

9. Tray 1

10. Optional tray 2

11. USB memory port

12. Paper output extension

13. Document glass

14. Toner cartridge

15. Express ervice code

1. DADF

2. Document width guides

3. Document input tray

4. Document output tray

5. Operator panel

6. Output tray (face down)

7. MPF (Multi purpose feeder)

8. Front cover

9. Tray 1

10. Optional tray 2

11. USB memory port

12. Paper output extension

13. Document glass

14. Toner cartridge

15. Express ervice code

Back

2 3 5

1. USB port

2. Locking slot

3. Network port

4. Optional tray 2 cable connector

5. Telephone line socket (Line)

6. Extension telephone socket (EXT)

7. Rear door

8. Power receptacle

9. Power switch

10. Express ervice code

11. Optional memory

12. Optional wireless card

1. USB port

2. Locking slot

3. Network port

4. Optional tray 2 cable connector

5. Telephone line socket (Line)

6. Extension telephone socket (EXT)

7. Rear door

8. Power receptacle

9. Power switch

10. Express ervice code

11. Optional memory

12. Optional wireless card

Copy: Enters the copy menu.

2. Fax: Enters the fax menu.

3. Scan: Enters the scan menu.

4. Setup: Enters the advanced settings.

5. None: You can set the option which is frequently uses on main screen. Also you can change shortcut name as well.

6. : Shows the main screen.

7. : Enters the LCD brightness, the USB memory, language, and job status.

8. : Return to the upper menu.

9. : Scroll through available options.

10. : Start a job.

Copy: Enters the copy menu.

2. Fax: Enters the fax menu.

3. Scan: Enters the scan menu.

4. Setup: Enters the advanced settings.

5. None: You can set the option which is frequently uses on main screen. Also you can change shortcut name as well.

6. : Shows the main screen.

7. : Enters the LCD brightness, the USB memory, language, and job status.

8. : Return to the upper menu.

9. : Scroll through available options.

10. : Start a job.

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DellTM 2355dn Laser MFP User’s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Unpacking Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

About Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Introducing the Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Operator Panel Button Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Common Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Function Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Fax Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Understanding the Status LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Touchscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Understanding the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Using Shortcut Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Internal Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Printing the PCL Font list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Printing the PS3 Font list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Setting up the hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Installing the Toner Cartridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Loading Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Making Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Connecting the Telephone Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Connecting the Printer Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Powering On the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Setting fax setup sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Dell 2355dn Laser MFP Menu Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Printing the Printer setting and Op-panel Menu setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Printing the Printer setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Printing the Op-panel Menu setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Setting the Machine ID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Changing the Display Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Selecting Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Power Save Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Setting the Sound/Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Setting Daylight Savings Time (Only for USA). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Scanner Lamp Power Save Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Changing the Default Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Setting the Time Out Option. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Setting the Job Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Setting the Toner Save Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Setting the Timing of Toner Low Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Ignoring Blank Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Ignoring the Toner Low Message (Only for Fax). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Software Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Printer Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Printer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Printer Server Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Fax Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Email Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Copy Printer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Printing Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Set Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Online Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Installing Software in Microsoft

Windows® Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Installing Dell Software for Local Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Network Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Installing Dell Software for Network Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Uninstalling Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Using the Dell Toner Management System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Printer Status Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Printer Settings Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

The Directory Section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

The Fax Setting Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

The Setting Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

The Layout Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

The Paper Option Section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

The Graphic Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

The Emulation Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

The Network(IPv4) Section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Firmware Update Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Set IP Address Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Paper Handling

Print Media Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Transparencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Card Stock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Storing Print Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Identifying Print Media Sources and Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Selecting an Output Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Printing to the Output Tray (Face down) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Printing to the Rear Door (Face up) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Loading Print Media in the Paper Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Using the MPF (Multi purpose feeder). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Setting the Paper Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Setting the Paper Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Setting the Paper Margin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Setting the Paper Tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Setting the Tray linking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Substitute Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Setting the Default Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Setting the paper feeding flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Setting the paper auto feeding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Tray Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Tray Linking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Substitute Size. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

MPF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Bypass Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Tray Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Printing

Printing a Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Canceling a Print Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Printer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Basic Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Paper Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Graphic Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Advanced Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Dell Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Using a Presets Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Using Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of the Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Change Percentage of Your Document. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Printing Posters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Printing Booklets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Printing on Both Sides of Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Using Watermarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Using an Existing Watermark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Creating a Watermark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Editing a Watermark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Deleting a Watermark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Using Overlays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

What is an Overlay? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Creating a New Page Overlay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Using a Page Overlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Deleting a Page Overlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Copying

Loading Paper for Copying. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Selecting the Paper Tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Preparing a Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Loading an Original Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Making Copies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Setting Copy Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Number of Copies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Enlarge/Reduce Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Contrast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Original Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Original Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Using Special Copy Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

ECO Copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Book Copying. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Collate Copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Auto Fit Copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Clone Copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Poster Copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

ID Copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

2-up or 4-up copying (N-up). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Printing Copies on Both Sides of Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Changing the Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Scanning

Scanning Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

SmarThru Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Starting SmarThru Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Using SmarThru Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Scanning Using Dell Scan Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

About Dell Scan Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

Setting scan information in Dell Scan Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

Scanning to a PC Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

Scanning and Sending an Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

Quick email sending to predefined multi destination by Shortcut . . . . . . . . . . 162

Creating shortcut Meun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

Scanning and Sending an Email to multi destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

Scanning and Sending to SMB Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Scanning and Sending to FTP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Scanning and Sending Custom Email. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Scan to Fax Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

Scanning Using the Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) Driver. . . . . . . . . . . 167

Scanning to the USB Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

About USB Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

Plugging in a USB memory key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

Scanning Using the Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

Changing the Scan Feature Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

Managing the USB Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

Deleting an Image File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

Formatting the USB Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

Printing from the USB Memory Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

Viewing the USB Memory Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

Scan to Email Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

Setting up the Email Account. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

Scanning by a network connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

Preparing for network scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

Setting up Address Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

Registering local email numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

Adding an E-mail Address to Address Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

Editing or Deleting an E-mail Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

Group Numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

Configuring group email numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

Assigning Email Addresses to a Group Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

Deleting a Group Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

Editing Group Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

Printing Address Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

Changing Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

Networking

About Sharing the Printer on a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

Locally-shared Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

Wired Network-connected Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

Printing Across a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

Setting Up the Locally Shared Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

In Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Server 2008/Vista/ 7/ Server 2008 R2 186

Setting Up a Network-connected Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

1 Via Network Administration Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

2 Via the Operator Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

Google Cloud Print™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

Registering your Google account to the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

Printing with Google Cloud Print™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195

Faxing

Setting the Printer ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198

Setting the Time and Date. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198

Setting Daylight Savings Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199

Changing the Clock Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199

Setting Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200

Speaker, Ringer, Dial Tone, Fault, Conflict, and Selection . . . . . . . . . . . 200

Toll Save Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200

Setting up the Fax System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

Changing the Fax Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

Available Fax Defaults Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

Testing Fax line connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

Sending a Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204

Adjusting the Document Contrast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204

Adjusting the Document Resolution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204

Sending a Fax Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205

Sending a Fax Automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206

Sending a Fax Directly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206

Confirming Transmissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

Automatic Redialing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

Redialing fax number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208

Receiving a Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208

About Receiving Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208

Loading Paper for Receiving Faxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208

Receiving Automatically in the Fax Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208

Receiving Manually in the Tel Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209

Receiving Automatically in the Ans/Fax Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209

Receiving Manually Using an Extension Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209

Receiving Faxes Using the DRPD Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209

Receiving Faxes in the Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211

Automatic Dialing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211

Speed Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211

Group Dialing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

Searching for a Number in the Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215

Printing a Phonebook List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216

Other Ways to Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217

Sending a Delayed Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217

Sending a Priority Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218

Adding Documents to a Scheduled Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219

Canceling a Scheduled Fax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219

Fax Forward to E-mail addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220

Additional Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221

Using the Secure Receiving Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221

Printing Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222

Using Advanced Fax Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224

Fax Data Back-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227

Macintosh

Installing Software for Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230

Install the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230

UnInstall the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231

Install the Scan driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231

UnInstall the scan driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231

Setting Up the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232

For a Network-connected Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232

For a USB-connected Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233

Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234

Printing a Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234

Changing Printer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234

Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235

Duplex Printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236

Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238

Linux

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240

Installing the MFP Driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240

Installing the MFP Driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241

Uninstalling the MFP Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247

Using the Unified Driver Configurator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249

Printers Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250

Scanners Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252

MFP Ports Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253

Configuring Printer Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254

Printing a Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255

Printing from Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255

Printing Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256

Scanning a Document. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258

Using the Image Editor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261

Maintenance

Clearing the printer NVRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264

Backing up Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265

Backing up Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265

Restoring Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266

Cleaning Your Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267

Cleaning the Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267

Cleaning the Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267

Cleaning the scanner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270

Maintaining the Toner Cartridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271

Storing the Toner Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271

Redistributing Toner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271

Replacing the Toner Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274

Cleaning the Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276

Replacement Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276

Ordering Supplies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277

Troubleshooting

Clearing Jams in the DADF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280

Clearing Jams in the Paper Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285

Paper Feed Jam (tray 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285

Paper Feed Jam (optional tray 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287

MPF Jam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288

Fuser Area Jam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289

Paper Exit Jam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290

Duplex Jam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293

Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296

Clearing LCD Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297

Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303

Paper Feeding Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303

Printing Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304

Printing Quality Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306

Fax Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311

Copying Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313

Scanning Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314

Global address problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315

Common Windows Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315

Common Linux Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316

Common Macintosh Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318

Troubleshooting PostScript (PS) Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318

Installing Accessories

Precautions When Installing Printer Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322

Installing Printer Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322

Installing an Optional Tray 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325

Installing Wireless Network interface card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327

Specifications

General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330

Scanner and Copier Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331

Printer Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333

Facsimile Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335

Paper Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336

Guidelines for Using Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338

Paper Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339

Paper Output Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339

Printer and Paper Storage Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339

Unpacking Your Printer

Dell 2355dn MFP Quick Reference Guide

lenaP rotarepO

Touch Screen

Front

Back

Quick Reference Guide Quick Reference Guide

Front

1. LCD: Display.

2. Status LED: Shows the status of your machine.

3. Job Status button: Shows the jobs.

4. M/C Setup button: Leads you to the machine setup and advanced settings. 5 Start button: Initiate operation.

6. Cancel button: Cancel displayed operation.

1. LCD: Display.

2. Status LED: Shows the status of your machine.

3. Job Status button: Shows the jobs.

4. M/C Setup button: Leads you to the machine setup and advanced settings. 5 Start button: Initiate operation.

6. Cancel button: Cancel displayed operation.

1. LCD: Display.

2. Status LED: Shows the status of your machine.

3. Job Status button: Shows the jobs.

4. M/C Setup button: Leads you to the machine setup and advanced settings. 5 Start button: Initiate operation.

6. Cancel button: Cancel displayed operation.

1. USB port

2. Locking slot

3. Network port

4. Optional tray 2 cable connector

5. Telephone line socket (Line)

6. Extension telephone socket (EXT)

7. Rear door

8. Power receptacle

9. Power switch

10. Express ervice code

11. Optional memory

12. Optional wireless card

Copy: Enters the copy menu.

2. Fax: Enters the fax menu.

3. Scan: Enters the scan menu.

4. Setup: Enters the advanced settings.

5. None: You can set the option which is frequently uses on main screen. Also you can change shortcut name as well.

6. : Shows the main screen.

7. : Enters the LCD brightness, the USB memory, language, and job status.

8. : Return to the upper menu.

9. : Scroll through available options.

10. : Start a job.

Front

Operator Panel

Touch Screen

9 10

11 12

1. DADF

2. Document width guides

3. Document input tray

4. Document output tray

5. Operator panel

6. Output tray (face down)

7. MPF (Multi purpose feeder)

8. Front cover

9. Tray 1

10. Optional tray 2

11. USB memory port

12. Paper output extension

13. Document glass

14. Toner cartridge

15. Express ervice code

1. DADF

2. Document width guides

3. Document input tray

4. Document output tray

5. Operator panel

6. Output tray (face down)

7. MPF (Multi purpose feeder)

8. Front cover

9. Tray 1

10. Optional tray 2

11. USB memory port

12. Paper output extension

13. Document glass

14. Toner cartridge

15. Express ervice code

1. DADF

2. Document width guides

3. Document input tray

4. Document output tray

5. Operator panel

6. Output tray (face down)

7. MPF (Multi purpose feeder)

8. Front cover

9. Tray 1

10. Optional tray 2

11. USB memory port

12. Paper output extension

13. Document glass

14. Toner cartridge

15. Express ervice code

Back

2 3 5

1. USB port

2. Locking slot

3. Network port

4. Optional tray 2 cable connector

5. Telephone line socket (Line)

6. Extension telephone socket (EXT)

7. Rear door

8. Power receptacle

9. Power switch

10. Express ervice code

11. Optional memory

12. Optional wireless card

1. USB port

2. Locking slot

3. Network port

4. Optional tray 2 cable connector

5. Telephone line socket (Line)

6. Extension telephone socket (EXT)

7. Rear door

8. Power receptacle

9. Power switch

10. Express ervice code

11. Optional memory

12. Optional wireless card

Copy: Enters the copy menu.

2. Fax: Enters the fax menu.

3. Scan: Enters the scan menu.

4. Setup: Enters the advanced settings.

5. None: You can set the option which is frequently uses on main screen. Also you can change shortcut name as well.

6. : Shows the main screen.

7. : Enters the LCD brightness, the USB memory, language, and job status.

8. : Return to the upper menu.

9. : Scroll through available options.

10. : Start a job.

Copy: Enters the copy menu.

2. Fax: Enters the fax menu.

3. Scan: Enters the scan menu.

4. Setup: Enters the advanced settings.

5. None: You can set the option which is frequently uses on main screen. Also you can change shortcut name as well.

6. : Shows the main screen.

7. : Enters the LCD brightness, the USB memory, language, and job status.

8. : Return to the upper menu.

9. : Scroll through available options.

10. : Start a job.

Select a location for your printer.

CAUTION: The printer requires at least two people to lift it safely.

• 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.

• Provide the proper environment:

• A firm, level surface.

• Away from the direct airflow of air conditioners, heaters, or ventilators.

• Away from sunlight, extreme humidity, or high fluctuat ions in temperature.

• A clean, dry, and dust free lowcation.

• Select a level, stable place with adequate space for air circulation. See "

hardware".

• Do not set the machine close to the edge of your desk or table.

NOTE: Leave the printer in the box until you are ready to install it.

In addition to the

Dell 2355dn Laser MFP

, ensure that you have the following items in the

box. If there is a missing item, contact Dell:

Setting up the

Toner cartridge

Quick Reference Guide

Power cord

Telephone line cord

Software and Documentation CD

Setup diagram

Product Information Guide

a The appearance of the power cord and the telephone line cord may differ according to your country’s

specifications.

b The Software and Documentation CD contains Dell printer drivers, Scan drivers, Printer Settings Utility,

Set IP, Macintosh driver, Linux driver, Dell Toner Management System, SmarThru Office and a User’s Guide.

c Quick Reference Guide may not be provided with your product depending on your country.

NOTE: Use the telephone line cord supplied with your printer. If you choose to use a different

cord, use an A W G #26 or lower gauge cord that is not more than 250 cm (98 inches) in length.

NOTE: The power cord must be plugged into a grounded power socket.

Save the carton and packing material in case the printer needs to be repacked.

Remove the packing tape from the front, back, and sides of the printer.

Remove the label completely from the scanner m odule by gently pull ing it. The scan u nlock switch should move forward to the unlock position as the label is pulled out.

NOTE: To confirm the scanner is unlocked, open the scanner cover and ensure that 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. If the scan switch is locked, you cannot copy or scan.

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.

About Your Printer

DADF (Duplex Automatic

Document Feeder) cover

document width guides

operator panel (See

"Operator Panel

Button Functions".)

optional tray 2

(250-sheet paper feeder)

tray 1

(250-sheet paper feeder)

front cover

document glass

document input tray

MPF (multi

purpose feeder)

output tray (face down)

document output tray

toner cartridge

USB memory port

paper output

extension

These are the main components of your printer . T he following illustrations show the standard

2355dn Laser MFP

and an optional tray 2 attached:

Front View

Dell

Rear V i ew

USB port

If you want to connect the extension phone or answering machine, see "Making Connections".

Y ou can purchase a cable lock that completely prevents access to the control board cover.

control board cover

optional tray 2 cable

power receptacle

extension telephone socket (EXT)

telephone line socket (Line)

optional tray 2 cable connector

network port

locking unit slot

power switch

rear door

(open for face

up output)

Operator Panel Button Functions

Function keys

Fax keys

Status LED

Common keys

Common Keys

Press: To:

Stop an operation at any time, or return to main menu.

Reverts the current setting to the default values.

Start a job.

Function Keys

Press: To:

Deletes characters in the edit area.

Job status shows the jobs currently running and in queue.

You can copy both sides of an ID Card, such as a driver’s license, to a single side of paper.

Gives detailed information about machine’s info., reports, troubleshooting guide, and quick reference guide.

Fax Keys

Press: To:

Dial/Enter number.

Understanding the Status LED

When the problem occurs, the Status LED indicates the ma chin e's condition by the light color of it's action.

Status Description Off

Green Blinking The machine is warming up or ready to receive the data.

On The machine is on-line and can be used.

Orange Blinking

• The machine is off-line.

• The machine is in power save mode. When data is received, or any button is pressed, it switches to on-line automatically.

• A minor error has occurred and the machine is waiting for the error to be cleared. Check the display message. When the problem is cleared, the machine resumes.

• The toner cartridge is low. Order a new toner cartridge. You can temporarily improve print quality by redistributing the toner.

• The toner cartridge is totally empty. Remove the old toner cartridge and install a new one.

• A paper jam has occurred.

• There is no paper in the tray. Load paper in the tray.

• The machine has stopped due to a major error. Check the display message.

Introducing the Home Screen

Touchscreen

The home screen on the control panel allows user-f riendly operation of the machine. Once you press the home icon ( ) on the screen , it shows the home screen.

Copy

•

• : Enters the LCD Brightness, USB, and Language.

•

• : Shows the toner status.

• : Start a job.

• : Scroll through available options.

: Enters the copy menu.

Scan

: Enters the scan menu.

Fax

: Enters the fax menu.

Setup

: You can browse current machine settings or change machine values.

Shortcuts 1, 2, 3

Also you can change shortcut name as well. Shortcut1 to Shortcut5 are pre-assigned by default. You can change it at anytime. See "Using Shortcut Menu".

USB

: Enters the USB menu when USB memory is inserted into the USB memory port on

your machine.

Language LCD Brightness

...

8,9,10

: You can set the option which is frequently used on home screen.

: Changes the display language on the display screen.

: Adjusts brightness of the display screen.

Understanding the Keyboard

You can enter alphabet characters, numbers, diacritical marks, or special symbols using the keyboard on the home screen. This keyboard is specially arranged like a normal keyboard for better usability to the user.

Touch the input area where you need to enter alphabet characters, numbers, diacritical marks, or special symbols and the keyboard pops up on the screen.

• : Return to the upper menu.

• : Deletes all characters in the input area.

• : Moves the cursor between characters in the input area.

• : Deletes the character on the left side of the cursor .

• : Saves and closes input result.

• : Enters a blank between characters. Also, you can insert a pa use in the fax number. A “,” appears on the display.

• : T oggles between lowercase keys and uppercase keys or vice versa.

• : Switches from the alphanumeric keyboa rd to the numbers or specia l symbol s keyboard.

• : Switches diacritical characters.

Using Shortcut Menu

You can set the option which is frequently used on home screen.

Creating Shortcut Menu

Press

Shortcut

Press the left/right arrows to select the you want shortcut.

Press the left/right arrows to select the feature you want.

If you want to change shortcut name, press when the confirmation window appears and enter the new name using the keyboard. Otherwise, press

Setting the Default Settings

The default settings are used unless they are changed by using the operator panel. To create your own default settings:

Press

Setup

Press the

Press

Default Setting

Press the left/right arrows to select

Press the left/right arrows to select the you want shortcut.

Press the left/right arrows to select the feature you want.

If you want to change shortcut name, press when the confirmation window appears and enter the new name using the keyboard. Otherwise, press

( ) from the home screen.

Machine Setup

( ) button.

from the home screen.

Shortcut Default

Internal Fonts

The

Dell 2355dn Laser MFP

If you want to see the PCL and PS font list, follow these steps:

Printing the PCL Font list

Press

Setup

Machine Setup

Press the

Press the up/down arrows to select

PCL Font list pages print out.

( ) button.

Printing the PS3 Font list

Press

Setup

Machine Setup

Press the

Press the up/down arrows to select

PS Font list pages print out.

NOTE: You can add additional PCL fonts and PS fonts in Printer Settings Utility. See "Printer

Settings Utility".

( ) button.

Laser printer supports the PCL and PS fonts.

from the home screen.

Reports PCL Font List

from the home screen.

Report

PS Font List

Setting up the hardware

200 mm

(7.8 inches)

100 mm

(3.9 inches)

485 mm (19 inches)

200 mm

(7.8 inches)

This section shows the steps to set up the hardware which is explaine d in the Placemat. Make sure you read the Placemat and complete the following steps:

Select a stable location. Select a level, stable place with adequate space for air circulation. Allow extra spac e to open

covers and trays. The area should be well-ventilated and away from direct sunlight or sources of heat, cold,

and humidity. Do not set the machine close to the edge of your desk or table.

2 3

Place the machine on a flat, stable surface so tha t there is no inc line greater than 2 m m (0.08 inch). Otherwise, printing quality may be affected.

Unpack the machine and check all the enclosed items. Remove the tape holding the machine tightly.

Install the print cartridge.

Load paper . S ee "Loading Paper".

Make sure that all the cables are connected to the printer.

Turn the printer on.

NOTE:

printer may be contaminated by toner, which can cause damage to the printer or result in bad printing quality.

When you move the printer, do not tilt or turn it upside down. Otherwise, the inside of the

Installing the Toner Cartridge

Open the front cover.

CAUTION: To prevent damag e, do not expose the ton er 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.

Remove the toner cartridge from its bag and thoroughly shake the cartridge from side-to-side to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge.

NOTE: If toner comes into contact with your clothing, wipe the toner off with a dry cloth and

wash your clothing in cold water. Hot water sets toner into fabric.

Holding the toner cartridge by the handle, slide it into the printer until it locks firmly into place.

Close the front cover.

Loading Paper

Load up to 250 sheets of plain paper (75 g/m2, 20lb) in the paper tray.

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 computer printing.

Load the paper:

Pull the paper tray out of the printer.

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 complete ly to exte nd the paper tray to its full length.

Slide in the paper length guide until it rests against the end of the paper stack.

For paper smaller than Letter size, adjust the rear paper length guide so that it lightly touches the paper stack.

Pinch the paper width guide, and move it towards the stack of paper until it touches the side of the stack.

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.

Insert the paper stack into the paper tray with the side to be printed on facing down.

Do not exceed the maximum stack height indicated by the paper limit marks on bot h the inside walls of the tray.

NOTE: Overloading the paper tray may cause paper jams.

NOTE: Improper adjustment of paper guides can result in paper jams.

Slide the paper tray back into the printer.

Set the paper type and size. For more information, see "Settin g the Paper Type" and "Setting the Paper Size".

Making Connections

RJ11 telephone line socket (Line)

To the wall jack

Connecting the Telephone Line

Plug one end of a telephone line cord into the RJ11 telephone line socket (FAX) and the other end into an active wall jack.

T o c onne ct a tel ephone a nd/o r answe ring machine to your prin ter, remove the plug from the extension telephone socket (EXT) ( ) and plug the telephone or answering machine into the extension telephone socket (EXT).

Alternative setup of Fax connected to a wall socket and a external phone or Telephone answering device (TAD):

If connecting a FAX using an answering machine or telephone answering device (TAD):

Compute

Telephone Answering Device

NOTE: Set rings to answer to digit greater than the "Ring to Answer" setting for the telephone

answering device (T AD).

If connecting a FAX using a computer modem:

NOTE: Set rings to answer to digit greater than the "Ring to Answer" setting for the telephone

answering device (T AD).

NOTE: For additional information, see "Using an Answering machine" or "Using a Computer

Modem".

NOTE: Phone adaptor not supplied for the United Kingdom. You are advised to buy from local

suppliers.

If the phone communication is serial in your country (such as Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Austria, Belgium, Italy , France, and Swi tzerland), connect the telephone or answe ring machine as shown in the following figure.

Connecting the Printer Cable

Connecting the printer Locally

Local printer refers to a printer connected to your computer using a USB cable . If yo ur printer is attached to a network instead of your computer , skip this step and go on to " to the Network".

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.

Ensure that the printer, computer, and any other attached devices are powered off and

unplugged.

Connect a USB cable to the USB port on your printer.

Connecting the printer

Connect the other end of the cable to an available USB port on the computer, not the USB keyboard.

Connecting the printer to the Network

Ensure that the printer, co mputer, and any other attached devices are powered off and unplugged.

Connect one end of a standard category 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) network cable to a LAN drop or hub, and the other end to the Ethernet network port on the back of the printer. The printer automatically adjusts for the network speed.

NOTE: After connecting the printer , you need to configure the netwo rk parameters on the operator

panel. See "Printing a Network Configuration Page".

Powering On the Printer

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 not to be burned when you access this area. CAUTION: Do not disassemble the printer when it is powered on. If you do, it may give you an

electric shock.

To power on the printer:

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.

Press the power switch to turn on the printer. The home screen appears on the display indicating that the printer is now on.

NOTE: If you power on the printer for the first time, you have to set the language, date, time,

country and fax setup sequence. These settings may be needed also after the firmware upgrade or after the printer is reset.

Setting fax setup sequence

Set the language. See "Changing the Display Language".

Select the country. See "Selecting Country".

Set the date and time. See "Setting the Time an d Date".

When fax setup confirmation window appears, select or . If you selected , your printer restores the fax settings as default.

If you selected :

Enter the machine ID. See "Setting the Printer ID".

Select the receive mode and ring to answer. See "Setting up the Fax System".

Test the fax line. See "Testing Fax line connection".

Your printer returns to the Standby mode.

Dell 2355dn Laser MFP Menu Functions

The control panel provides access to various menus to set up the machine or use the machine's functions. These menus can be accessed by pressing touching them on the displa y screen.

NOTE: Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or setup.

Refer to the following table:

Copy Scan Fax Manual Copy

ECO Copy Book Copy Collate Copy Auto Fit Copy Clone Copy Poster Copy ID Copy N -Up Copy

Setup Job Status Machine Setup Default Setting

Maintenance Clear Drum

Troubleshooting Language

Local PC Network PC Send Email SMB FTP Custom Email Fax Server USB

Paper Setup Tray Behavior Email/Fax List Reports Fax Setup Email Setup Network Setup Initial Setup Restore Options Job Management

Fax Line Test

Manual Send Speed Dial Send Group Dial Send Delayed Send Priority Send Auto Send On Hook Dial Redial

Printing the Printer setting and Op-panel Menu setting

NOTE: This will be helpful for the users to maneuver through the op-panel setting and tree in

changing the defaults.

Printing the Printer setting

Press

Setup

Machine Setup

Press the

Press the up/down arrows to select

( ) button.

from the home screen.

Reports Printer Settings

The Printer Settings page prints out.

Printing the Op-panel Menu setting

Press

Setup

Machine Setup

Press the

Press the up/down arrows to select

( ) button.

The Op-panel menu page prints out.

from the home screen.

Reports

Op-panel Menu Tree

Setting the Machine ID

You can set the machine ID and fax number which will be printed at the top of each page. If you have installed the fax multi-line kit, you need to select a line first, follow these steps:

Press

Setup

Machine Setup

Press the

Press the up/down arrows to select

Enter

more information about using the keyboard.

Press the home icon ( ) to return to the Standby mode.

( ) button.

Fax

and ID using the keyboard on the display.

from the home screen.

Initial Setup Machine ID

See "Understanding the Keyboard" for

Changing the Display Language

To change the displayed language that the operator panel displays, follow these steps:

Press

Setup

Machine Setup

Press the

Press the up/down arrows to select

Press the up/down arrows to

Press the left/right arrows to select the language you want.

Press the home icon ( ) to return to the Standby mode.

( ) button.

from the home screen.

Initial Setup

Language

Selecting Country

To change the country that appears on the operator panel, follow these steps:

Press

Setup

Machine Setup

Press the

Press the up/down arrows to select

Press the up/down arrows to select the country you want.

Press the home icon ( ) to return to the Standby mode.

( ) button.

from the home screen.

Initial Setup Select Country

Power Save Mode

The Power Save mode enables your printer to reduce power consumption when it is not in actual use. You can enable this mode by selecting the duration for which the printer waits after a job is printed before it switches to a reduced power state.

Press

Setup

Machine Setup

Press the

Press the up/down arrows to select

Press the left/right arrows to select the time settings you want.

Press the home icon ( ) to return to the Standby mode.

NOTE: Available setting range is from 5 min. to 120 min. (factory default : 30 min.) and you can

also access this mode from the EWS (Printer Settings Print Settings Setup Menu and select Print Power Save).

( ) button.

from the home screen.

Initial Setup

Print Power Save

Setting the Time and Date

The time and date are printed on all faxes.

NOTE: It may be necessary to reset the correct time and date if loss of power to the printer occurs.

To set the time and date:

Press

Setup

Machine Setup

Press the

Press the up/down arrows to select

Enter the date and time each using the up/down arrows.

( ) button.

from the home screen.

Initial Setup Date & Time

Day= 01 ~ 31 Month= 01 ~ 12 Year= 2000 ~ 2099 Hour= 01 ~ 12 (12-hour mode)

00 ~ 23 (24-hour mode)

Minute= 00 ~ 59

Press the home icon ( ) to return to the Standby mode.

Setting the Clock Mode

To set the clock mode:

Press

Setup

Machine Setup

Press the

Press the up/down arrows to select

Press the left/right arrows to select the appropriate option you want.

Press the home icon ( ) to return to the Standby mode.

( ) button.

from the home screen.

Initial Setup Clock Mode

Setting the Sound/Volume

You can set the volume for button sounds, notice alarms, and the sound that occurs during a fax job.

Press

Setup

Machine Setup

Press the

Press the up/down arrows to select

Press the up/down arrows to select the appropriate option you want.

•

Speaker

( ) button.

: Turns On or as a dial tone or a fax tone. With this option set to remote machine answers.

•

Ringer

: Adjusts the ringer volume. For the ringer volume, you can select

Med

, and

High

•

Dial Tone

•

Fault Low, Med

•

Conflict Med

•

Selection

select

Press the home icon ( ) to return to the Standby mode.

: Adjusts the dial tone volume. For the dial tone volume, you can select 1-7.

: Adjusts the ‘error occurs’ volume. For the error volume, you can select

, and

High

: Adjusts the conflict volume. For the error volume, you can select

, and

High

: You can set the selection volume for when pressing the button; you can

Off, Low, Med

from the home screen.

Initial Setup Sound & Volume

Off

the sounds from the telephone line through the speaker , suc h

Comm.

the speaker is on until the

Off, Low

, and

High

Off

Setting Daylight Savings Time (Only for USA)

If your country switches to Daylight Savings Time each year, use this procedure to automatically switch to Daylight Savings Time and to Standard time.

Press

Setup

Machine Setup

Press the

Press the up/down arrows to select

Press the left/right arrows to select

Enter the

Press the home icon ( ) to return to the Standby mode.

( ) button.

Start Date

and

from the home screen.

Initial Setup Day Light Saving Manual

End Date

each using the up/down arrows.

Scanner Lamp Power Save Mode

The scan lamp under the document glass au tomatically turns of f when it is not in actual use after 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 pr essed or the DADF co ver is opened or a document is detected in the DADF.

You can set the duration for which the scan lamp waits after a scan job is completed before it switches to the Power Save mode.

Press

Setup

Machine Setup

Press the

Press the up/down arrows to select

Press the left/right arrows to select the timeout value you want.

Press the home icon ( ) to return to the Standby mode.

( ) button.

from the home screen.

Initial Setup Scan Power Save

Changing the Default Mode

You can set the default values for copy, fax, scan, and hom e window.

Press

Setup

Machine Setup

Press the

Press the up/down arrows to select

Press the left/right arrows to the function you want to change, and change its settings.

Press the home icon ( ) to return to the Standby mode.

( ) button.

from the home screen.

Initial Setup Default Mode

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 the settings on the operator panel.

Press

Setup

Machine Setup

Press the

Press the up/down arrows to select

Press the left/right arrows to select the timeout value you want.

Press the home icon ( ) to return to the Standby mode.

( ) button.

from the home screen.

Initial Setup Timeout

Setting the Job Management

Press

Setup

Machine Setup

Press the

Press the up/down arrows to select the job management and press

Set each option as you want.

•

Press the home icon ( ) to return to the Standby mode.

( ) button.

Stored Jobs Job Expiration

it is deleted.

Clear Stored Job

ALL

the

: Print jobs currently stored in the RAM disk.

: Limits the amount of time a confidentia l job stays in the printer before

, all

Secure Job

: You can delete jobs currently stored in the RAM disk. If you select

from the home screen.

and

Stored Print

are deleted.

Job Management

Setting the Toner Save Mode

Toner save mode allows your machine to use less toner on each page. Activating this mode extends the life of the toner cartridge beyond what one would ex perience in the normal m ode, but it reduces print quality.

Press

Setup

Machine Setup

Press the

Press the up/down arrows to select

Press the left/right arrows to select On.

Press the home icon ( ) to return to the Standby mode.

( ) button.

from the home screen.

Initial Setup Toner Save

Setting the Timing of Toner Low Alert

You can customize the level to alert toner low or toner empty. If the current toner amount drops below the setting level, the printer will display a warning message on the operator panel.

Press

Setup

Machine Setup

Press the

Press the up/down arrows to select

Press the option you want.

( ) button.

from the home screen.

Initial Setup Toner Status Alert

Press the left/right arrows to select the option in

Press the home icon ( ) to return to the Standby mode.

Warning Level

and

Alert On Panel

Ignoring Blank Pages

The printer detects the printing data from compute r whether a pa ge is emp ty or includes a ny data. To skip the blank pages at printing document, follow these steps:

Press

Setup

Machine Setup

Press the

Press the up/down arrows to select

Press the left/right arrows to select

Press the home icon ( ) to return to the Standby mode.

( ) button.

from the home screen.

Initial Setup

Print Blank Pages Off

Ignoring the Toner Low Message (Only for Fax)

When the toner cartridge has almost reached its estimated cartridge life, the printer shows the toner empty message and continues printing except incoming faxes. In this ca se, incoming faxes are saved in memory. However, you can set the machine to print incoming faxes, even though print quality is not optimal.

Press

Setup

Machine Setup

Press the

Press the up/down arrows to select

Press the left/right arrows to select

Press the home icon ( ) to return to the Standby mode.

( ) button.

from the home screen.

Initial Setup

Allow Toner Low Off

Software Overview

After setting up your printer and connecting it to your computer, you must install the drivers and utilities from the "Installing Software in Microsoft® Windows® Operating System" CD included with your printer. If you purchased a Dell drivers and utilities are automatically installed. You don’t need to install them. The "Installing Software in Microsoft® Windo ws® Operating System" CD contains the following:

• Dell Printer PCL driver- allows your computer to communicate with your printer. To use your printer as a printer in Wind ows, you mu st install the printer driver(s). For information about installing the printer drivers in Windows, see "Installing Software in Microsoft® Windows® Operating System".

•

Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool

printer without leaving your desk.

•

Printer Settings Utility

- allows you to set up fax phonebook and the printe r's oth er option s

from your computer desktop.

•Dell

Toner Management System- displays the status of the printer and the name of the job when you send a job to print. The Dell level of toner remaining and allows you to order replacement toner cartrid ges.

• SmarThru Office- this program is the accompany ing software for your machine. You can use this program to scan images or documents. This feature can be used via the local connection or the network connection.

• Scan Driver- TWAIN or Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) drivers are available for scanning documents on your printer.

•

User’s Guide

- PDF documentation provides detailed information about using your printer.

• Set IP- Use this program to set your printer's TCP/IP addresses.

• PS driver- PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file. You can use the PostScript driver to print documents.

• Dell Scan Manager- enables you to scan a document on your printer and save it to a network-connected computer.

• Linux driver- enables you to print and scan in a Linux environment.

• Macintosh printer driver- enables you to use your pr inter with a Macintosh computer.

•

Firmware Update Utility

"Minimum Requirements"

•

Status Monitor

- This program allows you to monitor the printer’s status and alerts you

- use this program to update your machine’s firmware. See .

when an error occurs during printing.

computer and your printer at the same time, the

- enables you to monitor the status of your network

T oner Manage ment System win dow also dis plays the

• LDAP- enables you to store e-mail addresses in the (LDAP) server. Also,

of securing LDAP communication via SSL.

In the

Embedded Web Servic e

LDAP server attributes.

supports a method

, you can set the

Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool

The

Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool

lets you monitor the status of your network printer without leaving your desk. You can also view and/or change the printer configuration settings, monitor the toner level, and order replacement toner cartridges by clicking on the

NOTE: The Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool is only available when the multi-function

printer is connected to a (or the) network. See page "Minimum Requirements".

To launch the in your Web browser.

If you do not know what your printer's IP address is, print a network configuratio n page, which lists the IP address:

Press

Press the

Press the up/down arrow to select

If an IP address has not been assigned, assign one for your printer. See "Minimum Requirements"

Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool

Setup

Machine Setup

( ) button.

Dell

, also known as the printer

supplies link right from your Web browser.

, just type your network printer's IP address

from the home screen.

Reports

Network Settings

Embedded Web Service

Printer Status

Get immediate feedback on printer supply status. When the toner is running low, click the toner supplies link on the first screen to order additional toner cartridges.

Printer Settings

Change the printer settings, view the printer settings status, and update the prin t server firmware.

NOTE: Configuration Menu blocks the user from altering the operator panel setting unless the

correct password is entered.

Printer Server Settings

This menu supports configuration of the following items:

•

Basic Information

•

TCP/IP

•

SNMP Traps

•

SNMP Community

•

SNMPv3

•

SLP

•

UPnP (SSDP)

•

IPP

•

Telnet

•

EtherTalk

•

Secure Access

•

802.1x

•

WSD

about the administrator

Fax Settings

Configure fax settings such as fax cover, receive mode, phone book, and fax server settings. Fax server setting is needed for sending fax using a fax server. For information about configuring fax server parameters, contact the fax serv er administrator.

Available Options for FAX Server

Option Description

Fax Server Menu

Fax Server When you select Enable, you are able to carry out fax server

settings.

Default Scan Resolution

Default Attachment Type

Default [From:] Address

Default [To:] Address

Customization Field

Prefix Input characters which shall be added in front of the customized

Suffix Input characters which shall be appended at the end of the

Select the default scanning resolution.

Select the file format of an attachment.

Enter your email address.

Enter the recipient’s email address.

You can customize the from, to, or subject field.

field.

customized field.

Email Settings

Receive an email when the printer needs supplies or intervention. Type your name or the key operator’s name in the email list box to be notified.

Through this menu the following features can be programmed:

•

SMTP Server Setup

•

SMTP Client Setup

•

Email Alert Setup

•

LDAP Server Setup

The following information can be useful in setting up above-mentioned delive rable:

Available Options for Email Alert

Option Description

Email Alert Setup

IP Address or Host Name

Primary SMTP Gateway

SMTP Port Number

Enable Primary SMTP Auth

Primary SMTP Account Name

Primary SMTP Account Password

Primary From Sender’s e-mail address registered in the Primary server. SMTP Timeout Sets the timeout period from 30 to 120 seconds. Reply Address Designates the reply e-mail address sent with each E-mail Alert. Secure Email

Connection with SSL/TLS

Sets the IP address or Host name.

Sets the primary SMTP gateway.

Specifies the SMTP port number. This must be 25 or between 5000 and 65535.

Specifies the authentication method for outgoing e-mail.

Specifies the SMTP login user. Up to 63 alphanumeric characters, periods, hyphens, under bars, and at symbols (@) can be used. If specifying more than one address, separate them using commas.

Specifies the SMTP account password up to 31 alphanumeric characters.

Supports a method of securing SMTP communication via SSL/TSL.

Option Description

Setup POP3 before SMTP

POP3 Server and

Port

Specifies the POP3 server address in IP address format of "aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd" or as a DNS host name up to 63 characters.

And specifies the POP3 server port number up to 15 alphanumeric characters.

POP3 User Name

Specifies the POP3 account user name.Up to 63 alphanumeric characters, periods, hyphens, under bars, and at symbols (@) can be used. If specifying more than one address, separate them using commas.

Specifies the POP3 account password up to 31 alphanumeric characters.

to 255 alphanumeric characters.

Email Alert Setup

POP3 User Password

Email List 1 Sets acceptable e-mail addresses for the E-Mail Alert feature up

Email List 2 Sets acceptable e-mail addresses for the E-Mail Alert feature up

to 255 alphanumeric characters.

Select Alerts for List 1

Supply Alert

for consumables.

Paper Handling Alert

•

: Select the check box to receive an E-Mail Alert

: Select the check box to receive an

•

E-Mail Alert for paper handling.

Select Alerts for List 2

•

Supply Alert

: Select the check box to receive an E-Mail Alert

for consumables.

Paper Handling Alert

•

: Select the check box to receive an

E-Mail Alert for paper handling.

Toner Low

•

: Select the check box to receive an E-Mail Alert for

toner low.

Ton er Almost Empty

•

: Select the check box to receive an

E-Mail Alert for toner almost empty.

Ton er Empty

•

: Select the check box to receive an E-Mail Alert

for toner empty.

a. Available when SMTP requires POP3 Before SMTP Authentication is selected.

Available Options for LDAP Server

Option Description

LDAP Server Setup

LDAP Server and Port

Secure LDAP Connection

Search Root Directory

Authentication method

Append Root to Base DN

Password Specifies the LDAP account password up to 31 alphanumeric

Maximum Number of Search Results

Specifies the LDAP server address in IP address format of "aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd" or as a DNS host name up to 63 characters.

And specifies the LDAP server port number up to 15 alphanumeric characters.

Supports a method of securing LDAP communication via SSL.

Enters the top search level of the LDAP directory tree.

Specifies the authentication method for outgoing LDAP server.

Check if it is needed to append base DN at the end of the user DN.

characters, periods, hyphens, under bars, and at symbols (@) can be used. If specifying more than one address, separate them using commas.

characters. '0' means that the number of LDAP search results does not have a

limit. It shall be 5 ~ 100 entries.

Search Timeout Sets the timeout period from 5 to 100 seconds. LDAP Referral Check if it is necessary. Search Name

Order

• Choose

Common Name Email Address

form.

Surname Given Name

if user id has "cn=<user name>" form.

if user id has "mail=<user name>"

otherwise.

Copy Printer Settings

Quickly clone the printer's settings to another printer or printers on the network just by typing each printer's IP address.

NOTE: You must be a network administrator to use this feature.

Printing Statistics

Keep track of printing trends, such as paper usage and the types of jobs being printed.

Set Password

Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool (Embedded Web Servic e

password. When any of the printer settings are changed using this tool, it will prompt for User name and Password.

Locking Operator Panel or Administrator Menu (Setup):

This feature is enabled using

Embedded Web Servic e

and locks the user from altering the

operator panel or Administrator menu setting unless password is specified.

NOTE: You must be a network administrator to use this feature.

) can be locked by setting

Wireless

Please refer to the Wireless Quick Reference Guide for more details on wireless module settings with the printer .

NOTE: The Wireless menu appears only when you install the wireless network interface card to your

machine.

Online Help

Click

Help

to visit the

NOTE: For more information about the All-In-One Main page, View Saved Images page, or the

Maintain/Troubleshoot page, click the Help link located in the upper right corner of the screen.

Dell

website for printer troubleshooting.

Installing Software in Microsoft® Windows® Operating System

Before you begin, ensure that your system meets the "Minimum Requirements".

NOTE: For Microsoft Windows® 2000, Windows® XP , Windows Server® 2003 Server® 2008,

Windows Vista®, Windows 7 and Windows Server® 2008 R2, the system administrator should install Dell software.

Supported Operating Systems

• Windows 2000 Professi onal or Advanced Server

• Windows XP Home edition or Professional

• Windows Server 2003,

• Windows Vista

•

Windows 7

Minimum Requirements

• Disk space: Windows 2000: 300 MB Windows XP/Server 20 03/Server 2008/Vista: 1 GB Windows 7: 16 GB Windows Server 2008 R2: 10 GB

• Memory: Windows 200 0: 64 MB Windows XP/Server 20 03: 128 MB Windows Vista/Server 2008: 512 MB Windows 7: 1 GB Windows Server 2008 R2 : 512 MB (20 48 MB)

• CPU: Windows 2000: Penti um II 400 MHZ or higher Windows XP/Server 20 03/Server 2008/Vista: Pentium III 933 MHZ or higher Windows 7: Pentium IV 1 GHz 32 bit or 64 bit processor or higher Windows Server 2008 R2: Pentium IV 1 GHz (x86) or 1.4 GHz (x64) processors (2 GHz or faster)

• Required software: Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher

Windows Server 2008, Window s Server 2008 R 2

Installing Dell Software for Local Printing

A local printer is a printer attached to your comp uter using a USB cable. If you r printer is attached to a network instead of your computer, skip this step and go on to "Installing Dell Software for Network Printing".

A printer driver is a software that lets your computer communicate with your printer. The procedure to install drivers depends on the operating system you are using.

NOTE: If you attach a USB printer cable while your printer and computer are powered on, the

Found New Hardware Wizard launches immediately. Cancel the screen and use the "Installing Software in Microsoft® Windows® Operating System" CD to install the Dell software.

Ensure that the printer is connected to your computer and powered on. All applications

should be closed on your computer before beginning installation.

NOTE: If the printer is not connected to your computer when you install the "Installing

Software in Microsoft® Windows® Operating System" CD, the No Printer Found screen appears. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the software.

Insert the "Installing Software in Microsoft® Windows® Operating System" CD.

NOTE: For Windows Vista/Windows 7/Server 2008 R2, click Continue when the User

Account Control screen appears.

NOTE: If user has disabled auto continue, then please open setup.exe from CD root folder.

Select

Personal Installation

If necessary, select a language by pressing the

Select

Typical Installation

to install the software and the User’s Guide.

Language

button on the main screen.

If you select change the destination folder. Click

NOTE: If your printer is not connected to the computer, the following printer not founder

windows will appear.

Custom Installation

, select the components to be installed. You can also

When the installation is complete, you may print a test page. Click installation and close the wizard. You are now ready to print.

Finish

to complete the

Network Installation

Assigning an IP Address

Before using the printer on the network, you must set an IP address, subnet mask, and ga teway for the printer . If you want DHCP o r BOOTP to auto matically set the IP ad dress, a DHC P or BOOTP server must exist on the network.

If the network is using DHCP/BOOTP, an IP address is automatically assigned after connecting the network cable to the printer . In case no DHCP or BOOTP the printer will autom atically assign a legacy IP address 192.0.0192 or local link address 169.254.xxx.xxx.

To configure the IP address manually, you can use the supplied "Installing Software in Microsoft® Windows ® Operating S ystem" CD. Print the Conf iguration page of the printer to see the current network configuration and MAC address. You will need this information to configure the printer for the network.

Ensure that the printer is connected to your network and powered on. Close all programs.

Insert the "Installing Software in Microsoft® Windows® Operating System" CD.

NOTE: For Windows Vista/Windows 7/Server 2008 R2, click Continue when the User

Account Control screen appears.

NOTE: If user has disabled auto continue, then please open setup.exe from CD root folder.

Select

Set IP Address

. The list of printers is available on the network displays.

Select the printer you want to assign an MAC a ddress to. Th e printer’s MAC address can be found on the Configuration page for the printer.

When you finish setting the IP address for the printer, exit the program.

Installing Dell Software for Network Printing

When you connect your printer to the network, you must first configure the TCP/IP settings for the printer. After assigning and verifying the TCP/IP settings, you are ready to install the Dell software on each network printer.

You can install the Dell software on the network computers locally or remotely.

NOTE: You need administrative access to install printer drivers on the network computers.

Ensure that the printer is connected to your network and powered on. All applications should be closed on your computer before beginning installation. For details about connecting on the network, see "Minimum Requirements"

Insert the "Installing Software in Microsoft® Windows® Operating System" CD.

NOTE: For Windows Vista/Windows 7/Server 2008 R2, click Continue when the User

Account Control screen appears.

NOTE: If user has disabled auto continue, then please open setup.exe from CD root folder.

Select

Network Installation

If necessary, select a language by pressing the

Language

button on the main screen.

If you want to install the drivers on this computer for network operation, select

Installation

, and then click

Local

If you want to install the Dell software on remote computers or network server s on the same network, select

Remote Installation

. The domain administrator’s ID and password are

required. Select the client computer(s) in the same domain on a network and then click

NOTE: Both server computer and client computer should be one of the following OS:

Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008,Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Server 2008 R2.

NOTE: The server computer should be able to resolve the client computer name into an IP

address.

The list of printers available on the network appears. Select the printer that you wan t to

install from the list and then click

If you do not see your printer in the list, click

Printer

to add your printer to the network. To add the printer to the network, enter the port

Refresh

name and an existing IP address for the printer. If you want to install the printer on a server, select the

check box.

server

to refresh the list or click

Add

I am setting up this printer on a

The screen displays the printer drivers installed on your computer. You can change the printer name, set the printer to be shared on the network, and set the

printer as the default printer. Click

Select

Custom Installation

If you select

Typical Installation

. Click

, go to step 9.

Select the components to be installed, and you can also change the destination folder. Click

When the printer installation is complete, you may print a test page. Click

Finish

complete the installation and close the wizard. You are now ready to print.

NOTE: For information about installing the wireless network interface card and configuring the

network parameters, refer to Wireless Network Quick Install Guide.

Uninstalling Software

You should remove the printer drivers if you are upgrading the software or if your driver installation fails. You can remove the software using the "Installing Software in Microsoft® Windows® Operating System" CD or the Windows uninstall option.

NOTE: Close all programs before uninstalling software, and then restart your computer after

uninstalling the software.

From the

Dell MFP Software Uninstall

Start

menu, select

Programs Dell Printers Dell 2355dn Laser MFP

Select the software you want to remove. Click The selected driver and all of its components are removed from your compu ter.

After the software is removed, click

Finish

Using the Dell Toner Management System

Shows the toner level for your printer.

Click to order replacement toner cartridges online. See "Minimum Requirements".

The

Printer Status Mo nitor

network. Printer Ready, Printer Offline, Error-Check Printer, and the toner level or Toner Low alerts will for your printer.

Printer Status Monitor

The

Printer Status Mo nitor

appears on the computer screen. Depending on the remaining toner level, the launched

Status Monitor

NOTE: Help me on Printer Status Monitor window will show you the printer troubleshooting

guide. Click Help me to show animation details about the error condition.

screen is different.

displays the status of the printer that is connected to the local

screen launches when you send a print job to the printer. This only

Printer

Or From the

Printer Status Monitor

Start

menu, select

Programs Dell Printers Dell 2355dn Laser MFP

Printer Settings Utility

By using the and edit Phonebook entries from your computer.

When you install the software, the For information about installing the software, see "Installing Software in Microsoft® Windows®

Operating System". To open the Printer Settings Utility:

Printer Settings Utility

From the

Printer Settings Utility

The

Start

menu, select

Printer Settings Utility

window, you can set up fax system data options, and create

Printer Settings Utility

Programs Dell Printers Dell 2355dn Laser MFP

window opens.

is automatically installed.

The

Printer Settings Utility

Address Book

For further details, click the To use the default settings, click the To exit, click the

Fax Setting

Exit

button at the bottom of the window.

window provides several features;

, and

Setting

button.

Printer Default

button.

Directory (Phonebook

The Directory Section

Retrieve the Phonebook entries from the printer to the Printer Settings Utility.

Downloads the Phonebook entries from the Printer Settings Utility to the printer.

Phonebook entries

Deletes a selected Phonebook entry.

Allows you to edit a

selected Phonebook

entry.

Modify a selected Phonebook entry.

Click the Phonebook or Emailbook entries.

Phonebook

Address Book

section and the

Setting

button to create and edit

The Fax Setting Section

Enter your fax number.

Enter your printer ID.

Click to send this cover page to the printer.

Click each item under printer ID and printer fax number. You can select

Options

Fax Setting

to setup the fax configuration. The printer setup contains the

The Setting Section

Click the You can select

Setting

section and select the power save from the drop-down list.

Power Save, Toner Save

, and

Emulation Type

Printer Setup, Toll Save

, and

Default Output

The Layout Section

Click the You can select

Layout

section and select the orientation from the drop-down list.

Orientation, Duplex

The Paper Option Section

Click the drop-down list.

You can select

Paper Option

section and select the basic paper handling specifications from the

Copies, Paper Size, Paper Type, Paper Source

The Graphic Section

Click the You can select

Graphic

Darkness

section and select the degree of darkness from the drop-down list.

, and

Duplex Margin

, and

Tray Linking

The Emulation Section

Click the additional fonts.

You can select If you want additional PCL fonts and PS fonts, se lect

Setting

Emulation

Emulation Setting

section and select the emulation from the drop-down list. Also you can add

The Network(IPv4) Section

Click the You can select

Network(IPv4)

Configure Network

section and select the network environment from the drop-down list.

and

Print Network Configuration Page

Stor e PC L Font and Ma cro

Emulation

Firmware Update Utility

You can update your printer’s firmware using the

From the

Firmware Update Utility

Download the latest firmware. Click

If your printer is connected with an USB cable, click Or if your printer is connected with a network cable, click

Start

menu, select

Programs Dell Printers Dell 2355dn Laser MFP

Firmware Update Utility

http://support.dell.com

USB Connected Printer

Network Connected Printer

Click

Browse

Click

Update Firmware

and select the downloaded firmware file.

Set IP Address Utility

This program is for the network IP setting using the MAC address which is the hardw are se rial number of the network printer card or interface. Especially, it is for the network administrator to set several network IPs at the same time.

NOTE: You can only use Set IP Address when your printer is connected to a network.

Connect the network cable to your machine.

Print the Network Configuration page of the printer to s ee the current network co nfiguration and MAC address.

From the

Set IP Address

Start

menu, select

Programs Dell Printers Dell 2355dn Laser MFP

Click in the SetIP window to open the TCP/IP configuration window.

Enter the network card's MAC address, IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and then

Apply

click

NOTE: when you enter the MAC address, enter it without colon(:).

Click OK.

Click

Exit

to close the SetIP program.

Paper Handling

Print Media Guidelines Storing Print Media Identifying Print Media Sources and

Specifications Selecting an Output Location Loading Print Media in the Paper

Tray Using the MPF (Multi purpose

feeder) Setting the Paper Size Setting the Paper Type Setting the Paper Tray Tray Behavior

Print Media Guidelines

Print media is paper , card stoc k, tran spar encies, lab els, and en velo pes. Your printer provides high quality printing on a variety of print media. Selecting the appropriate print media for your printer helps you to avoid printing problems. This chapter provides inform ation 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 MPF.

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 the paper accordingly. See " feeder)" for detailed loading instructions.

Paper Characteristics

The following paper characteristics affect print qual ity 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 24 lb bond) grain long in the DADF and from 60 to 105g/m lighter than 60 g/m performance, use 75 g/m

For duplex printing, use 75 to 90 g/m

Loading Print Media in the Paper Tra y" and "U sing the M PF (Multi purpose

(16 lb bond) may not be stiff enough to feed properly, causing jams. For best

(20 lb bond) long grain paper.

(16 to 24 lb bond) grain long in the paper tray. Paper

(20 to 24 lb bond) paper.

Curl

Curl is the tendency of print media to curve at its edges. Excessive curl can cause paper feedin g problems. Curl usually occurs after the paper passes through the printer, where it is exposed to high temperatures. Storing paper unwrapp ed 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 the paper directly affects the 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 betw een 10 0 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 affect s both print quality and the ability of the printer to fe ed the paper properly . Leave the paper in its original wrappe r until you are ready to us e it. This limits the exposure of the paper to moisture changes that can degrade its performance.

Grain Direction

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/m heavier than 90 g/m

(16 to 24 lb bond) paper, grain long fibers are recommended. For papers

(24 lb bond), grain short is preferred. For the MPF, 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% chemicall y pulped wood. This content provides the paper with a high degree of stability resulting in fewer paper feed ing pro blems and better print quality . Pa per containing fibers s uch as cotton posse ss characteristics that c an result in degraded paper handling.

Transparencies

Try a sample of any transparenc ies you are conside ring using with the prin ter before bu ying lar ge quantities:

• Use transparencies designed specifically for laser printers. Transparencies must be able to withstand temperatures of 180° C (356° F) without melting, discoloring, offsetting or releasing hazardous emissions.

• Avoid getting fingerprints on the transparencies, as this can cause poor print quality.

• Before loading transparencies, fan the stack to prevent the she ets from sticking together.

• Load one transparency at a time into the MPF.

Selecting Transparencies

The printer can print directly on transparencies which have bee n designed for use in laser printers . Print quality and durability depends on the transparency used. Always print samples on the transparencies you are considering before buying large quantities.

Check with the manufacturer or vendor to determine whether your transpar encies are compatible with laser printers that heat transparencies to 180° C (356° F). Use only transparencies that are able to withstand these temperatures without melting, discoloring, offsetting, or releasing hazardous emissions.

Envelopes

Try a sample of any envelopes you are considering using with the printer before buying large quantities. See "

When printing on envelopes:

• To achieve the best possible print quality, use only high-quality envelopes that are designed for use in laser printers.

• For best performance, use envelopes made fro m 75 g/m to 90 g/m less.

• Use only new, undamaged envelopes.

• 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

• Use envelopes that can withstand temperatures of 180° 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.

• Adjust the width guide to fit the width of the envelopes.

• 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 MPF first.

Using the MPF (Multi purpose feeder)" for instructions on loading an envelop e.

(24 lb bond) weight for the MPF as long as the cotton content is 25 percent or

(20 lb bond) paper. You can use up

See "Using the MPF (Multi purpose feeder)" for instructions on loading an envelope.

NOTE: You can improve the printing quality of envelopes by pulling down the rear door to

open and pushing the two blue pressure levers down. This instruction will be especially helpful for DL and C5 size envelopes.

• A combination of high humidity (over 60%) and the high printing temper atures may se al 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 adh esives, face she et (printable stock), and topcoats must be able to withstand temperatures of 180° C (356° F) and pressure of 25 pou nds per square inch (psi). You can load one label sheet at a time in the MPF.

Try a sample of any label you are consid erin g using with the printer before purchasing a large quantity:

• 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 adhe sive, and could void your printer and cartridge warranties.

• Use labels that can withstand temperatures of 180° C (356° F) without sealing, excessive curling, wrinkling, or releasing hazardous emissions.

• 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.

• 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.

• If zone coating of the adhesive is not possible, a 0.125 in. (3 mm) strip should be remov ed on the leading and driver edge, and a non-oozing adhesive should be used.

• Remove a 0.125 in. (3 mm) strip from the leading e dge to pre vent labels from peeling in side the printer.

• Portrait orientation is preferred, especially when printing bar codes.

• 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 " 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:

• Be aware that preprinting, perforation, and creasing can significantly af f ect the print quality and cause print media handling or jamming problems.

• Avoid using card stock that may release hazardous emissions when heated.

• Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with chemicals that may contaminate the printer . Preprinting introduces semi-liquid and volatile components into the printer.

• We recommend the use of grain long card stock.

Identifying Print Media

Storing Print Media

Use the following guidelines for proper print m edia storage. These hel p avoid print media fe eding problems and uneven print quality:

• For best results, store print media in a n environment where the temperature i s approximately 21° C (70° F) and the relative humidity is 40%.

• Store cartons of print media on a pallet or shelf, rather than direc tly on the floor.

• If you store individual packages of print media out of the original carton, ensure that they rest on a flat surface so the edges do not buckle or curl.

• 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 that you can select from the paper size menu and supported weigh ts.

NOTE: If you use a print media size not listed, select the next larger size.

Media Input Capacity

Paper

Paper Tray (tray 1 and optional tray 2) MPF

Plain paper 250 sheets of 75 g/m2 bond (20 lb) 50 sheet of 75 g/m2 bond (20 lb)

Transparencyc, Labels,

5 sheets of 75 g/m2 bond (20 lb)

Cards, Envelopes

a Recommend the use of manual for special media such as transparency, envelope, and card. b For special media in MPF, the feeding quality may be degraded depending on the status of paper. c Recommend the use of short edge for the paper-backed transparency.

Media Output Capacity

Output Location Description Face down 150 sheets of 75 g/m2 bond (20 lb) paper

5 sheets of transparency, envelope, label, and card.

Face up

a The face up is mainly for envelope and thick paper. b Push the two blue pressure levers down for better printing quality of envelope, label, card, and thick paper.

1 sheet

Print Media Sizes and Support

Legend

Dimensions Paper Tray (tray 1

MPF Duplex printing

and optional tray 2)

Y- indicates Support Print Media Size A4 8.27 x 11.7 in.

YYY

(210 x 297 mm)

5.83 x 8.27 in.

Y Y -

(148 x 210 mm)

A6 4.13 x 5.85 in.

(105 x 148.5 mm)

-Y-

Legend

Dimensions Paper Tray (tray 1

Y- indicates Support Print Media Size JIS B5 7.17 x 10.1 in.

(182 x 257 mm)

MPF Duplex printing

and optional tray 2)

Y Y -

ISO B5 6.93 x 9.84 in.

Y Y -

(176 x 250 mm)

Letter 8.5 x 11 in.

YYY

(215.9 x 279.4 mm)

Legal 8.5 x 14 in.

YYY

(215.9 x 355.6 mm)

Executive 7.25 x 10.5 in.

Y Y -

(184.2 x 266.7 mm)

Oficio 8.5 x 13.5 in.

YYY

(216 x 343 mm)

Folio 8.5 x 13 in.

YYY

(216 x 330 mm)

Envelope 7-3/4 (Monarch)

Envelope COM-10 4.12 x 9.5 in.

3.875 x 7.5 in. (98.4 x 190.5 mm)

-Y-

(105 x 241 mm)

Envelope DL 4.33 x 8.66 in.

-Y-

(110 x 220 mm)

EnvelopeC5 6.38 x 9.01 in.

-Y-

(162 x 229 mm)

EnvelopeC6 4.49 x 6.38 in.

-Y-

(114 x 162 mm)

Custom 3 x 5 in. to 8.5 x 14 in.

-Y-

(76 x 127 mm to 216 x 356 mm)

a Ensure the A5 paper is NOT A4 paper that has been cut in half.

Print Media Supported

Print Media (Paper) Types Paper Tray (tray 1 and optional tray 2) MPF Plain, Thin, Recycled, Letterhead Y Y Thick, Bond, Preprinted, Colored Y Y Card Stock - Y Transparencies - Y Labels - Y Dual-web and Integrated Labels - Y Envelopes - Y

Print Media Types and Weights

Print Media Type Print Media W e ight

Tray 1 and Optional Tray 2 MPF

Paper Xerographic or

business paper

Card stock-maximum (grain long)

Index Bristol - 120 g/m2 (31 lb) Tag - 120 g/m2 (31 lb) Cover - 135 g/m2 (35 lb)

Card stock-maximum (grain short)

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

60-90 g/m2 grain long (16-24 lb bond)

60-135 g/m2 grain long (16 to 36 lb bond)

(37-39 lb bond)

Print Media Type Print Media Weight

Tray 1 and Optional Tray 2 MPF

Labels-maximum Paper - 163 g/m

(43 lb bond)

Dual-web paper - 163 g/m

(43 lb bond)

Polyester - 163 g/m

(43 lb bond)

Vinyl - 163 g/m

(43 lb liner)

Integrated Forms Pressure-

sensitive area (must enter the

- 135-140 g/m (36-40 lb bond)

printer first)

Envelopes 100% Cotton Content Maximum Weight-

Paper base (grain long)

Sulfite, wood-free or up to 100% cotton bonds

- 75-135 g/m (20-36 lb bond)

- 75-90 g/m (20-24 lb)

24 lb

a Grain short is preferred for papers over 135 g/m2. b Thickness: 0.1 to 0.15 mm

Selecting an Output Location

Output Tray

Rear Door

The printer has two output locations; the output tray (face down) and the rear door (face up).

To use the output tray, ensure that the rear door is closed. To use the rear door, open it.

NOTE: If paper coming out of the output tray has problems, such as excessive curl, try printing to

the rear door.

NOTE: To avo id paper jams, do not open or close the rear door while the printer is printing.

Printing to the Output Tray (Face down)

The output tray collects printed paper face-dow n, in the correct orde r. The tray should be used for most print jobs.

If necessary , expand the paper output e xtension to k eep the pri nt media from f alling of f th e output tray.

Printing to the Rear Door (Face up)

Using the rear door, the paper comes out of the printer face up. Printing from the MPF to the rear door provides a straight paper path. Using the rea r door m ight

improve the output quality with special materials. To use the rear door: Open the rear door by pulling it.

CAUTION: The fuser area inside of the rear door of your printer becomes very hot when in use.

Ta ke care when you access this area.

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" faxing, you can use A4, letter or legal paper only. For copying or printing, you can use many different types and sizes of paper; see "

Follow these instructions to load print media into the tray 1 or optional tray 2. These trays are loaded the same way.

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 w ith the logo should be placed at the front side of the tray.

Identifying Print Media Sources and Specifications".

for installing instructions. For

For details about loading paper in the paper tray, see "

NOTE: If you experience problems with paper feed, place the paper in the MPF.

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.

Loading Paper".

Using the MPF (Multi purpose feeder)

Use the MPF 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 s ize is 3.0 by 5.0 in. (76 by 127 m m) and the maxim um size is 8.5 b y 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 betwee n 16 lb and 43 lb.

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 MPF.

To use the MPF:

Open the MPF and unfold the paper support extension, as shown.

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 touchin g the print side. Oils fro m your fingers can cause print quality problems.

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:

• Envelopes: load them with the flap side down and with the stamp area on the top left side.

• Transparencies: load them with the print side up and the top with the adhesive strip entering the printer first.

• Labels: load them with the print size up and the top short edge entering the printer first.

• Preprinted paper: load with the design face up, top edge toward the printer.

• Card stock: load them with the print side up and the short edge ente ring th e printer f irst.

• Pre printed paper: the printed side should be facing down with an uncurled edge towa rd the printer.

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.

After loading paper, set the paper type and size for the MPF. See "Setting the Paper Type" for copying and faxing or "Paper Tab"

NOTE: The settings made from the printer driver override the settings on the operator panel.

CAUTION: Ensure that the rear door opens when you print on transparencies. If not, they may

tear while exiting the machine.

After printing, fold away the paper support extension and close the MPF.

Tips on using the MPF

for Computer printing.

• Load only one size of print material at a time in the MPF.

• To prevent paper jams, do not add paper when there is still paper in the MPF. This also applies to other types of print materials.

• Print materials should be loaded face up with the top edge going into the MPF first and be placed in the center of the tray.

• Always load only the print materials specified in "

Print Media Guidelines" to avoid paper

jams and print quality problems.

• Flatten any curl on postcards, envelopes, and labels before loading them into the MPF.

• When you print on 3 by 5 in. (76 by 127 mm) sized media on the MPF, open the rear door for a straight paper path to avoid paper jams.

• Ensure that the rear door opens when you print on transp arencies. If not, they may tear while exiting the machine.

Dell 2355dn User Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

DellTM 2355dn Laser MFP User’s Guide

Contacting Dell

Finding Information

Contents

Unpacking Your Printer

About Your Printer

Front View

Rear V i ew

Operator Panel Button Functions

Function keys

Common keys

Fax Keys

Understanding the Status LED

Introducing the Home Screen

Touchscreen

Understanding the Keyboard

Using Shortcut Menu

Internal Fonts

Printing the PCL Font list

Printing the PS3 Font list

Setting up the hardware

Installing the Toner Cartridge

Loading Paper

Making Connections

Connecting the Telephone Line

Connecting the Printer Cable

Powering On the Printer

Setting fax setup sequence

Dell 2355dn Laser MFP Menu Functions

Printing the Printer setting and Op-panel Menu setting

Printing the Printer setting

Printing the Op-panel Menu setting

Setting the Machine ID

Changing the Display Language

Selecting Country

Power Save Mode

Setting the Sound/Volume

Setting Daylight Savings Time (Only for USA)

Scanner Lamp Power Save Mode

Changing the Default Mode

Setting the Time Out Option

Setting the Job Management

Setting the Toner Save Mode

Setting the Timing of Toner Low Alert

Ignoring Blank Pages

Ignoring the Toner Low Message (Only for Fax)

Software Overview

Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool

Printer Status

Printer Settings

Printer Server Settings

Fax Settings

Email Settings

Copy Printer Settings

Printing Statistics

Set Password

Wireless

Online Help

Installing Software in Microsoft® Windows® Operating System

Installing Dell Software for Local Printing

Network Installation

Installing Dell Software for Network Printing

Uninstalling Software

Using the Dell Toner Management System

Printer Status Mo nitor

Printer Settings Utility

The Directory Section

The Fax Setting Section

The Setting Section

The Layout Section

The Paper Option Section

The Graphic Section

The Emulation Section

The Network(IPv4) Section

Firmware Update Utility

Set IP Address Utility