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4
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your printer.
NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the
problem.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell, DELL logo, Dell ScanCenter and Dell Toner Management System are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Microsoft
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PhotoShop
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names of their products.
Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
Model Laser MFP 1815n/1815dn
June 2006SRVRev. A00
®
are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
®
is a registered trademark of ScanSoft, Inc.; Adobe® and
3Document Input TrayLoad the document for copying, scanning or sending faxes.
4Document CoverOpen to place a document on the scanner glass.
5Document GlassPlace a document on the scanner glass for copying, scanning
Load the document for copying, scanning, or sending faxes.
Ensure proper document feeding.
or sending faxes.
13
#Use the:When you want to:
6Document Output TrayHold the document as it exits the ADF.
7Operator PanelOperate the printer.
8Output TrayHold paper as it exits the front of the printer.
9Front CoverAccess the toner cartridge.
10Express Service CodeIdentify your printer when you use support.dell.com or
contact technical support.
Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when
contacting technical support. The Express Service Code is
not available in all countries.
11Toner CartridgeUse the toner cartridge.
12Optional Tray 2Load paper into the optional Tray 2.
13Tray 1Load paper into the standard Tray 1.
14Bypass trayLoad print media one sheet at a time.
15Paper Output Extension Keep print media from falling off the front output tray.
16USB Memory PortInsert the USB memory key.
14
Rear View
26
25
17
18
19
20
21
2324
#Use the:When you want to:
17Network PortConnect the printer to the network port.
18USB PortInsert the USB cable.
19Locking Unit SlotPrevent the installed memory card from being remove.
20Optional Tray 2 Cable
Connector
21Telephone Line Socket
(Line)
22Extension Telephone
Socket (EXT)
Connect the optional Tray 2 to your printer.
Connect the telephone line to your printer.
Connect additional devices, such as a telephone or
answering machine, to the printer (Optional).
22
If the phone
communication is serial in your country (such as
Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Austria, Belgium, Italy, France
and Switzerland), remove the plug from the extension
telephone socket (EXT)
terminator.
23Control Board CoverOpen to install the optional memory card.
24Power ReceptacleSupply power to the printer.
25Power SwitchSupply power to the printer.
26Rear CoverOpen to remove the paper jams and use the rear output slot
when you print the documents from the manual feeder.
() and insert the supplied
15
16
CAUTION: SAFETY INFORMATION
Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your
system and working environment from potential damage.
•Your product uses a laser.
CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.
•Your product uses a printing process that heats the print media, and heat can cause certain media
to release emissions. You must understand the section in your operating instructions that discusses
the guidelines for selecting appropriate print media to avoid the possibility of harmful emissions.
CAUTION: If your product is not marked with this symbol , it must be connected to an electrical outlet that is
properly grounded.
•The power cord must be connected to an electrical outlet that is near the product and easily
accessible.
•Refer service or repairs, other than those described in the operating instructions, to a professional
service person.
•This product is designed to meet safety standards with the use of specific Dell-authorized
components. The safety features of some parts may not always be obvious. Dell disclaims liability
associated with use of non-Dell-authorized components.
CAUTION: Do not use this product during a lightning storm.
17
18
Preparing Your Multi-Function Printer
Unlocking the Scanner
1
Remove the label completely from the scanner module by gently pulling it. The scan unlock
switch automatically moves FORWARD to the unlock position.
NOTE: To confirm the scanner is unlocked, open the scanner cover and make sure the blue latch is in
the unlocked () position. If the latch is not in the unlocked position, reach under the operator panel
and pull it forward.
NOTE: When you are moving the printer or do not intend to use it for a
long period of time, move the switch BACKWARD to the lock position, as
shown. To scan or copy a document, the switch must be unlocked.
1
Preparing Your Multi-Function Printer19
Using the Operator Panel
If you have not already done so,
the hardware installation.
Use the printer operator panel to scan, copy, and fax.
Common Keys
➊
➋
➌
➋
➍
➎
follow the steps on the
Common keys
Press:To:
➊
➋
➌
➍
➎
Return to the upper menu.
Scroll through available options.
Confirm the selection on the display.
Start a job.
Stop an operation at any time, or return to main
menu.
Setup Diagram
(poster) to complete
Key pad
Key Pad
➊
➋
➌
20Preparing Your Multi-Function Printer
Press:To:
➊
➋
➌
Dial/Enter number or enter alphanumeric characters.
Store frequently used fax numbers in memory or
search for stored fax numbers or email addresses.
It also allows you to print a Phonebook list.
Insert a pause into a fax number in edit mode.
Dell Laser MFP 1815n/1815dn Menu Functions
1. Paper Setting2. Copy Defaults3. Fax Defaults
Pap e r Size
Paper Type
3. Fax Defaults4. Scan Defaults5. Advanced Fax
Receive Mode
Redial Delay
Redial Attmpts
MSG Confirm
Auto Report
5. Advanced Fax6. Directory7. Reports
Secure Receive
Prefix Dial
Stamp Rcvd Name
ECM Mode
7. Reports8. Email setup9. Network CFG
Scheduled Jobs
MSG Confirm
Junk Fax List
Scan Journal
Email Report
# of Copies
Zoom
Contrast
Auto Reduction
Discard Size
Receive Code
DRPD Mode
Duplex
Cover Page
Modem Speed
Rcv Disable
SMTP Server
User Setup
Send to Self
Default From
Quality
Select Tray
Duplex
Image Size
File Format
Resolution
Netscan Tm-out
PhoneBook
Email
Default Subj
Email Forward
Passcode Protect
Change Passcode
Contrast
Resolution
Ring to Answer
Send Forward
Rcv Forward
Tol l Sa ve
Junk Fax Setup
Phone Book
Sent Report
RCV Report
System Data
Configuration
Clear Settings
Print Sys. Data
10.Sound/Volume11. Machine Setup
Speaker
Ringer
Button
Alarm Sound
12. Maintenance
Clean Drum
Clear Settings
1
Press
Scroll
2
Press
Scroll
3
Press
Select
Machine ID
Date&Time
Clock Mode
Language
( or ) to highlight
( or ) to highlight the desired setting.
() or select the displayed setting.
Power Save
Timeout
CCD Power Save
Tone r Sa v e
Menu
and press
Select Country
Global Access
Import Setting
Export Setting
Select
().
Preparing Your Multi-Function Printer21
Changing the Display Language
To change the displayed language that the operator panel displays, follow these steps:
1
Press
Scroll
( or ) to highlight
2
Press
Scroll
( or ) to highlight
3
Press
Scroll
( or ) to highlight
4
Press
Scroll
( or ) to display the language you want.
Menu
and press
Machine Setup
Language
and press
Select
().
and press
Select
Select
().
().
The available languages are English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Czech, Iberian
Portuguese, Dutch, Polish, Norwegian, Swedish, Finish, Danish and Russian.
5
Press
Select
() to save the selection.
6
Press
Cancel
() to return to Standby mode.
Setting Up Faxing
Setting the Printer ID
In most countries, you are required by law to indicate your fax number on any fax you send.
The printer ID, containing your telephone number and name or company name, will be
printed at the top of each page sent from your printer.
1
Press
Scroll
( or ) to highlight
2
Press
Scroll
( or ) to highlight
3
Press
Select
() to access
4
Enter your fax number using the number keypad.
Machine ID
Menu
and press
Machine Setup
.
Select
().
and press
Select
().
NOTE:
Press
5
If you make a mistake while entering numbers,
delete the last digit.
Select
() when the number on the display is correct. The display asks you to
enter the ID.
6
Enter your name or company name using the number keypad.
7
You can enter alphanumeric characters using the number keypad, including special
symbols by pressing the
For details on how to use the number keypad to enter alphanumeric characters, see
"Using the Number Keypad to Enter Characters" on page 23.
8
Press
Select
() when the name on the display is correct.
9
Press
Cancel
() to return to Standby mode.
22Preparing Your Multi-Function Printer
1
button.
press the left Scroll () button to
Using the Number Keypad to Enter Characters
As you perform various tasks, you may need to enter names and numbers. For example,
when you set up your printer, you enter your name or your company’s name and telephone
number. When you store fax numbers in memory, you may also enter the corresponding
names.
&@$
ABC
12
GHI
456
789
•When prompted to enter a letter, press the appropriate button until the correct letter
appears on the display.
•For example, to enter the letter
•Each time you press the
6
.
•To enter additional letters, repeat the above step.
•Press the
characters.
•Press
DEF
3
MNO
JKL
TUVPQRSWXYZ
0
O
, press the 6 button.
6
button, the display shows a different letter, M, N, O and finally
1
button repeatedly to enter a space, and also press the 1 button to enter special
Select
() when you are finished.
Keypad Letters and Numbers
KeyAssigned Numbers, Letters or Characters
11 @ . space , / * # & $ + - ‘
2A B C 2
3 D E F 3
4G H I 4
5 J K L 5
6M N O 6
7P Q R S 7
8T U V 8
9W X Y Z 9
00
Preparing Your Multi-Function Printer23
Changing Numbers or Names
If you make a mistake while entering a number or name,
press the left Scroll () button to
delete the last digit or character. Then enter the correct number or character.
Inserting a Pause
For some telephone systems, it is necessary to dial an access code and listen for a second dial
tone. A pause must be entered in order for the access code to function. For example, enter
the access code 9 and then press Pause () before entering the telephone number. A “–”
appears on the display to indicate when a pause is entered.
Setting the Time and Date
The time and date are printed on all faxes.
NOTE: You may need to change the correct time and date
if loss of power to the printer occurs
To set the time and date:
1
Press
Scroll
( or ) to highlight
2
Press
Scroll
( or ) to highlight
3
Press
Scroll
( or ) to highlight
4
Enter the correct time and date using the number keypad.
( or ) to move the cursor under the digit you want to correct
and enter a new number.
5
To s el ec t AM or PM for 12-hour format, press the or the button.
When the cursor is not under the
AM
or PM indicator, pressing the or the button
immediately moves the cursor to the indicator.
You can change the clock mode to 24-hour format (e.g. 01:00 PM as 13:00).
Select
().
.
().
6
Press
Select
() when the time and date on the display is correct.
NOTE: The printer beeps and does not allow you to proceed to the next step
number is entered
24Preparing Your Multi-Function Printer
if a wrong
.
Storing a Number for Speed Dialing
1
Press
Directory
OR
Press
Scroll
OR
Press
Scroll
Press
Scroll
2
Press
Scroll
3
Press
Scroll
4
Enter a name and press
Number Keypad to Enter Characters" on page 23.
5
Enter a one, two or three-digit speed dial number between 1 and 399, using the number
keypad and press
Or select the location by pressing
6
Enter the fax number you want to store using the number keypad and press
To insert a pause between numbers, press
7
To store more fax numbers, repeat steps 3 through 6.
OR
() on the operator panel.
( or ) to highlight
( or ) to highlight
( or ) to highlight
( or ) to highlight
( or ) to highlight
Select
(). For details about how to enter names, see "Using the
Select
().
Scroll
Fax
and press
Menu
and press
Directory
PhoneBook
Add Person
Select
Select
and press
and press
and press
().
Select
Select
( or ) and then press
Pause
() and a “–” appears on the display.
().
().
Select
().
().
Select
().
Select
().
To return to Standby mode, press
Cancel
Setting Group Dial
1
Press
Directory
OR
Press
Scroll
OR
Press
Scroll
Press
Scroll
2
Press
Scroll
3
Press
Scroll
4
Enter a name and press
5
Enter a group number between 1 and 199 and press
Or select the location you want by pressing
() on the operator panel.
( or ) to highlight
( or ) to highlight
( or ) to highlight
( or ) to highlight
( or ) to highlight
Select
().
Fax
Menu
Directory
PhoneBook
Add Group
().
and press
and press
and press
and press
and press
Scroll
Select
().
Select
().
Select
().
Select
().
Select
().
Select
().
( or ) and then press
Preparing Your Multi-Function Printer25
Select
().
6
Enter a one, two or three-digit speed number you want to assign to the group and press
Select
().
Or select the location by pressing
7
At the Add Another? prompt, press
the group.
Or, press
all of the desired numbers.
8
If you want to assign another group,
OR
Scroll
( or ) to display No and press
Scroll
( or ) and then press
Select
() to enter other speed dial numbers into
Select
repeat from step 3.
Select
().
() when you have entered
To p res s
Cancel
() to return to Standby mode.
Preparing Networking
A print server is any designated computer that centrally manages all client print jobs. If you
are sharing your printer in a small workgroup environment and want to control all print jobs
on the network, follow these instructions to attach the printer to a print server.
NOTE: For additional network set-up configurations, see the
Attaching Cables
1
Make sure the printer is powered off and unplugged.
2
Connect one end of a standard category 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) network cable
into a LAN drop or hub, and the other end into the Ethernet network port on the back of
the printer. The printer automatically adjusts for the network speed.
User’s Guide
.
26Preparing Your Multi-Function Printer
3
Connect one end of the printer power cord into the socket at the back of the printer and
the other end into a properly grounded outlet. Press the switch to power on the printer.
4
Warm in g Up Pl eas e Wa it
appears on the display indicating that the printer is now on.
If not, make sure the power cord is firmly plugged in to the back of the printer and the
electrical outlet.
If the printer is on but does not print, power off the printer and wait 30 seconds. Power
on the printer again, and it should reset and show
Warm in g Up Pl e as e Wa it
.
Printing the Network Configuration Page
The Network Configuration page shows how the network interface card on your printer is
configured.
1
Press
Scroll
( or ) to highlight
2
Press
Scroll
( or ) to highlight
3
Press
Scroll
( or ) to highlight
The first available menu item,
Menu
and press
Network CFG
Print Sys. Data
Yes
displays on the bottom line.
Select
and press
and press
().
Select
Select
().
().
4
Press
Select
() to print a Network Configuration page.
If the
Network Configuration pages is not printed:
–Make sure the Ethernet cable is firmly plugged into the back of the printer.
–Plug the Ethernet cable into another wall outlet.
5
Under the “TCP/IP” heading on the Network Configuration page, make sure the IP
address, Subnet mask, and Gateway are what you expected.
Preparing Your Multi-Function Printer27
6
Ping the printer and verify that it responds. For example, at a command prompt on a
ping
network computer, type
followed by the new printer IP address:
ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
If the printer is active on the network, you may receive a reply.
If your printer does not respond, or if the IP address is not what you expected, assign the
IP address you want. See "Assigning an IP Address" on page 32.
Use the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool, also known as the Printer Embedded Web
Server, to monitor the status of your network printer without leaving your desk. You can
view and/or change the printer configuration settings, monitor toner level, and when it is
time to order replacement toner cartridges, just click the Dell supplies link right from your
Web browser.
NOTE: The Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool is not available when the printer is locally attached
to a print server.
To launch the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool, type the network printer IP address in
your Web browser, and the printer configuration appears on the screen. See the User’s Guide for more information.
You can set up the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool to send you an email when the
printer needs supplies or intervention.
To set up email alerts:
1
Launch the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool.
2
Click
Email Alert Setup
3
Type your name or the key operator’s name in the email list box to be notified.
4
Click
Submit
.
.
28Preparing Your Multi-Function Printer
Understanding the Software
Software Overview
After setting up your printer and connecting it your computer, install the drivers and utilities from
drivers and utilities CD
the
your printer at the same time, the drivers and utilities are automatically installed. You don’t need to
install them. The
•Dell Printer Drivers-enables your computer to communicate with your printer. To use your printer
as a printer in Windows, you must install the printer driver(s). For information about installing
the printer drivers in Windows, see "Installing Dell Software For Local Printing" on page 30.
•Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool- enables you to monitor the status of your network printer
without leaving your desk.
•Printer Settings Utility- enables you to set up fax phonebook and the printer's other options from
your computer desktop. It also allows you to update the printer firmware. You can also configure
the scan destination application that is launched when you access
•Dell
•PaperPort- enables you to scan documents, create PDFs, and turn your scanned images into
•Dell ScanCenter- This is the front-end that enables you to quickly scan documents into a variety
•Scan Driver- TWAIN or Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) drivers are available for scanning
•User’s Guide- HTML documentation provides detailed information about using your printer.
•Set IP- Use this program to set your printer’s TCP/IP addresses. For details about this program, see
•PS driver- Postscript Printer Description (PPD) file. You can use the PostScript driver to print
•Network Scan- enables you to scan a document on your printer and save it to a network-connected
•PC-Fax/Network-Fax- enables you to send a fax from your computer.
•Linux driver- enables you to print and scan in a Linux environment.
Toner Management SystemTM- displays the status of the printer and the name of the job
when you send a job to print. The Dell
of toner remaining and allows you to order replacement toner cartridges.
editable Microsoft
supports annotations on all image types. PaperPort’s enhanced search feature allows you to find
items by specific item properties.
of applications, such as e-mail, photo editors, and text editors.
documents on your printer.
the Network Printer User’s Guide on the network utilities CD.
documents.
computer.
drivers and utilities CD
included with your printer. If you purchased a Dell TM computer and
contains the following:
Scan
and then PC menu.
Toner Management System window also displays the level
Word, Excel, or text files. PaperPort provides improved scanning features and
2
Understanding the Software29
•Macintosh printer driver- enables you to use your printer with a Macintosh computer.
Installing Dell Software For Local Printing
A local printer is a printer attached to your computer using a USB cable. If your printer is
attached to a network instead of your computer, skip this step and go to "Installing Dell
Software For Network Printing" on page 33.
NOTE: If you attach a USB printer cable while your printer and computer are powered on, the
Windows hardware wizard launches immediately. Cancel the screen and use the
utilities CD
1
Make sure that the printer is connected to your computer and powered on. Close all
to install the Dell software.
unnecessary programs.
NOTE: If the printer is not connected to your computer when you install the CD-ROM, the
No Printer Found screen appears. Follow the instructions to install the software.
2
Insert the
3
If required, press the
4
Select
5
Select
drivers and utilities CD
Language
Personal Installation
Typical Installation
to install the
.
button to select a language.
and click
Next
.
User’s Guide
, the printer drivers, scanner driver
and PaperPort as the default settings.
To install selected software including the printer Postscript driver, select
Installation
. You can change the destination folder.
drivers and
Custom
6
When the installation is complete, print a test page. Click
You are now ready to print.
If you did not cancel the hardware wizards, refer to the following instruction for installing
the printer driver for your operating system.
Windows XP:
1
Make sure that the printer is connected to your computer and powered on.
2
When the hardware wizard screen appears, insert the
Next
.
NOTE: For each wizard that appears, select Recommended, click Next, select CD-ROM
Drives, and then click Next through the wizard screens.
The scanner driver is automatically loaded first from
3
D:\1815\Scan\WINXP2K\p3scan.inf
4
Click
Next
5
Click
Finish
loaded from
6
Click
Next
30Understanding the Software
Finish
and close the wizard.
drivers and utilities CD
and click
, where “D” is your CD drive.
.
, and a second hardware wizard appears. The printer driver is automatically
D:\1815\Printer\GDI\WinXP\delr1.inf
, and then click
Finish
.
, where “D” is your CD drive.
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