Samsung LASERMFP1815DN Users Manual

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Dell™ Laser Multi-Function Printer

1815n/1815dn

Owner’s Manual

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• Preparing Your Multi-Function Printer

• Understanding the Software

• Loading Print Media

• Using Your Multi-Function Printer

• Maintenance

• Troubleshooting

• Installing Options

• Contacting Dell

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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.

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Understanding Your Multi-Function Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

CAUTION: SAFETY INFORMATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

1 Preparing Your Multi-Function Printer

Unlocking the Scanner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Using the Operator Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Dell Laser MFP 1815n/1815dn Menu Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Changing the Display Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Setting Up Faxing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Rear View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Common Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Key Pad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Setting the Printer ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Using the Number Keypad to Enter Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Setting the Time and Date. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Storing a Number for Speed Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Setting Group Dial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Preparing Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Attaching Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Printing the Network Configuration Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

2 Understanding the Software

Software Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Installing Dell Software For Local Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Windows XP: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Windows 2000: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Windows 98: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Windows Me: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Assigning an IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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Installing Dell Software For Network Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Uninstalling Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

3 Loading Print Media

Print Media Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Using the Paper Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Using the Bypass Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Setting the Paper Size and Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Setting the Paper Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Setting the Paper Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Placing Documents on the Scanner Glass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Loading Documents Into the ADF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

4 Using Your Multi-Function Printer

Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Printing in Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Printing in Macintosh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Printing in Linux. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

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Copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Knowing Copy Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Setting the Basic Copy Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Making Copies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Special Copy Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Selecting a Paper Tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Printing Copies on Both Sides of Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Changing the Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Knowing Scan Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Scanning to an Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Scanning Using Network Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Scanning to the USB Memory Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Scanning Using the Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Scanning and Sending an Email. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Faxing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Knowing Fax Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Setting the Basic Fax Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Sending a Fax Automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Sending a Fax Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Receiving a Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Forwarding Faxes to E-mail Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Setting up the Fax System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Using Fax Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Printing Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Using Advanced Fax Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Using an Answering Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Using a Computer Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

5 Maintenance

Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Replacing the ADF Rubber Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Ordering Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Replacing the Toner Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Cleaning Your Multi-Function Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Cleaning the Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Cleaning the Interior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Cleaning the Scanner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Cleaning the Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

6 Troubleshooting

Clearing Jams in the ADF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Clearing Jams in the Paper Paths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Paper Feed Jam (tray 1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Paper Feed Jam (optional tray 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Bypass Tray Jam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Fuser Area Jam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Paper Exit Jam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Duplex Jam (Dell Laser MFP 1815dn only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

More Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

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7 Installing Options

Precautions When Installing Printer Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Installing Printer Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Activating the Added Memory in the PS Printer Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Installing an Optional Tray 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Activating the Installed Optional Tray 2 in the Printer Properties . . . . . . . . . . 96

8 Contacting Dell

Technical Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Automated Order-Status Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Contacting Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

9 Appendix

U.S. Terms and Conditions of Sale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Limited Warranties and Return Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Limited Warranty for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (U.S. Only) . . . . . . . 111

"Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.S. Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Limited Warranty Terms for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (Canada

Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Dell Return Policy (U.S. Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

"Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (Canada Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Dell Software and Peripherals (Canada Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Limited Warranty for Dell-Branded Tape Media (U.S. and Canada Only). . . 120 1-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the

Caribbean Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Angreskjema For Norske Forbrukere . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

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Dell™ Printer Consumables Limited Warranties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Consumables Limited Warranty (U.S. and Canada Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Consumables Limited Warranty (Latin America Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Dell™ Software License Agreement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

U.S. Government Restricted Rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Regulatory Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

FCC Notices (U.S. Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

IC Notice (Canada Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

CE Notice (European Union) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

ENERGY STAR

Recycling Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive . . . . . . . . . . . 131

NOM Information (Mexico Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Contents 11

12 Contents

Understanding Your Multi-Function Printer

Front View

# Use the: When you want to:

1 Automatic Document

Feeder (ADF)

2Document Width

Guides

3 Document Input Tray Load the document for copying, scanning or sending faxes.

4 Document Cover Open to place a document on the scanner glass.

5 Document Glass Place 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.

# Use the: When you want to:

6 Document Output Tray Hold the document as it exits the ADF.

7 Operator Panel Operate the printer.

8 Output Tray Hold paper as it exits the front of the printer.

9 Front Cover Access the toner cartridge.

10 Express Service Code Identify your printer when you use support.dell.com or

contact technical support.

Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting technical support. The Express Service Code is not available in all countries.

11 Toner Cartridge Use the toner cartridge.

12 Optional Tray 2 Load paper into the optional Tray 2.

13 Tray 1 Load paper into the standard Tray 1.

14 Bypass tray Load print media one sheet at a time.

15 Paper Output Extension Keep print media from falling off the front output tray.

16 USB Memory Port Insert the USB memory key.

Rear View

19 20

2324

# Use the: When you want to:

17 Network Port Connect the printer to the network port.

18 USB Port Insert the USB cable.

19 Locking Unit Slot Prevent the installed memory card from being remove.

20 Optional Tray 2 Cable

Connector

21 Telephone Line Socket

(Line)

22 Extension 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).

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.

23 Control Board Cover Open to install the optional memory card.

24 Power Receptacle Supply power to the printer.

25 Power Switch Supply power to the printer.

26 Rear Cover Open to remove the paper jams and use the rear output slot

when you print the documents from the manual feeder.

() and insert the supplied

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.

Preparing Your Multi-Function Printer

Unlocking the Scanner

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.

Preparing Your Multi-Function Printer 19

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

20 Preparing 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 Setting 2. Copy Defaults 3. Fax Defaults

Pap e r Size

Paper Type

3. Fax Defaults 4. Scan Defaults 5. Advanced Fax

Receive Mode

Redial Delay

Redial Attmpts

MSG Confirm

Auto Report

5. Advanced Fax 6. Directory 7. Reports

Secure Receive

Prefix Dial

Stamp Rcvd Name

ECM Mode

7. Reports 8. Email setup 9. 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

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/Volume 11. Machine Setup

Speaker

Ringer

Button

Alarm Sound

12. Maintenance

Clean Drum

Clear Settings

Press

Scroll

Press

Scroll

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

and press

Select Country

Global Access

Import Setting

Export Setting

Select

().

Preparing Your Multi-Function Printer 21

Changing the Display Language

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

Press

Scroll

( or ) to highlight

Press

Scroll

( or ) to highlight

Press

Scroll

( or ) to highlight

Press

Scroll

( or ) to display the language you want.

and press

Machine Setup

Language

and press

Select

().

and press

Select

().

The available languages are English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Czech, Iberian Portuguese, Dutch, Polish, Norwegian, Swedish, Finish, Danish and Russian.

Press

Select

( ) to save the selection.

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.

Press

Scroll

( or ) to highlight

Press

Scroll

( or ) to highlight

Press

Select

() to access

Enter your fax number using the number keypad.

Machine ID

and press

Machine Setup

Select

().

and press

Select

().

NOTE:

Press

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.

Enter your name or company name using the number keypad.

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.

Press

Select

( ) when the name on the display is correct.

Press

Cancel

( ) to return to Standby mode.

22 Preparing Your Multi-Function Printer

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

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

• To enter additional letters, repeat the above step.

•Press the characters.

•Press

DEF

MNO

JKL

TUVPQRS WXYZ

, press the 6 button.

button, the display shows a different letter, M, N, O and finally

button repeatedly to enter a space, and also press the 1 button to enter special

Select

( ) when you are finished.

Keypad Letters and Numbers

Key Assigned Numbers, Letters or Characters

1 1 @ . space , / * # & $ + - ‘

2 A B C 2

3 D E F 3

4 G H I 4

5 J K L 5

6 M N O 6

7 P Q R S 7

8 T U V 8

9 W X Y Z 9

Preparing Your Multi-Function Printer 23

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:

Press

Scroll

( or ) to highlight

Press

Scroll

( or ) to highlight

Press

Scroll

( or ) to highlight

Enter the correct time and date using the number keypad.

and press

Machine Setup

Date&Time

and press

Select

().

and press

Select

Month= 01 ~ 12

Day= 01 ~ 31

Year= 1990 ~ 2089

Hour= 01 ~ 12 (12-hour mode) 00 ~ 23 (24-hour mode)

Minute= 00 ~ 59

You can also use

Scroll

( or ) to move the cursor under the digit you want to correct

and enter a new number.

To s el ec t AM or PM for 12-hour format, press the or the button.

When the cursor is not under the

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

().

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

24 Preparing Your Multi-Function Printer

if a wrong

Storing a Number for Speed Dialing

Press

Directory

Press

Scroll

Press

Scroll

Press

Scroll

Press

Scroll

Press

Scroll

Enter a name and press Number Keypad to Enter Characters" on page 23.

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

Enter the fax number you want to store using the number keypad and press

To insert a pause between numbers, press

To store more fax numbers, repeat steps 3 through 6.

( ) on the operator panel.

( or ) to highlight

Select

( ). For details about how to enter names, see "Using the

Select

().

Scroll

Fax

and press

Directory

PhoneBook

Add Person

Select

and press

().

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

Press

Directory

Press

Scroll

Press

Scroll

Press

Scroll

Press

Scroll

Press

Scroll

Enter a name and press

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

Select

().

Fax

Directory

PhoneBook

Add Group

( ).

and press

Scroll

Select

().

Select

().

Select

().

Select

().

Select

().

Select

().

( or ) and then press

Preparing Your Multi-Function Printer 25

Select

().

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

At the Add Another? prompt, press the group.

Or, press all of the desired numbers.

If you want to assign another group,

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

Make sure the printer is powered off and unplugged.

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

26 Preparing Your Multi-Function Printer

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.

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.

Press

Scroll

( or ) to highlight

Press

Scroll

( or ) to highlight

Press

Scroll

( or ) to highlight

The first available menu item,

and press

Network CFG

Print Sys. Data

Yes

displays on the bottom line.

Select

and press

().

Select

().

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.

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 Printer 27

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:

Launch the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool.

Click

Email Alert Setup

Type your name or the key operator’s name in the email list box to be notified.

Click

Submit

28 Preparing 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

Understanding the Software 29

• 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

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.

Insert the

If required, press the

Select

drivers and utilities CD

Language

Personal Installation

Typical Installation

to install the

button to select a language.

and click

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

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:

Make sure that the printer is connected to your computer and powered on.

When the hardware wizard screen appears, insert the

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

D:\1815\Scan\WINXP2K\p3scan.inf

Click

Finish

loaded from

Click

30 Understanding 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.

Windows 2000:

Make sure that the printer is connected to your computer and powered on.

When the hardware wizard screen appears, insert the

NOTE: For each wizard that appears, select Search for a suitable driver for my device

(Recommended), click Next, select CD-ROM Drives, and then click Next through the wizard screens.

The scanner driver is automatically loaded first from

D:\1815\Scan\WINXP2K\p3scan.inf

Click

Finish

, and a second hardware wizard appears. The printer driver is automatically

loaded from

Click

D:\ delr1.inf

, and then click

, where “D” is your CD drive.

Finish

, where “D” is your CD drive.

drivers and utilities CD

Windows 98:

Make sure that the printer is connected to your computer and powered on.

When the hardware wizard screen appears, insert the

Select

Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)

Select

Specify a Location

Select

D:\USB

Click OK, and then click

Click

Finish

If the CD menu screen appears above the wizard, click

, where “D” is your CD drive.

, and a second wizard appears.

, and then click

three times. The driver installs.

Browse

the Windows taskbar.

Click

Next. Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)

Click

Next. D:\USB

Click

two times. The driver installs.

Click

Finish

, and a third hardware wizard appears.

Click

Next. Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)

Click

, click

Click

two times. The driver installs.

Click

Finish

is selected.

Browse

, select the location

D:\1815\Scan\WIN98ME

drivers and utilities CD

Add New Hardware Wizard

, and click

is selected.

, and click OK.

and click

from

Understanding the Software 31

Windows Me:

Make sure that the printer is connected to your computer and powered on. When the hardware wizard screen appears,

(Recommended)

Insert the

Click

Finish

If the CD menu screen appears above the wizard, click

is selected.

drivers and utilities CD

, and a second wizard appears.

Windows taskbar.

Click

Next. Automatic search for a better driver for your device (Recommended)

selected.

Click

. The driver installs.

Click

Finish

If the CD software installation menu does not appear, follow these instructions:

Click

Start → Run →

Select

Setup

, click

Click

Personal Installation

Click

Typical Installation

Browse

Open

, and then click OK.

select from the available software options and click

After installation, you may click

Click

Finish

Automatic search for a better driver for your device

and click

. The driver installs.

New Hardware Wizard

to D: (where “D” is your CD drive).

Custom Installation

Print Test Page

. (If you choose Custom Installation,

from the

Assigning an IP Address

Before using the printer on the network, you must set an IP address, subnet mask, and gateway for the printer. To automatically set the IP address, a DHCP or BOOTP server must exist on the network.

To configure the IP address manually, you can use the supplied Print the Network Configuration 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.

Make sure that the printer is connected to your network and powered on. Close all unnecessary programs.

Insert the

If required, press the

Select

Select the printer you want to assign an IP to. The printer’s default IP address is on the Configuration page.

32 Understanding the Software

drivers and utilities CD

SetIP Address Utility

drivers and utilities CD

Language

button to select a language.

. The list of printers available in the network displays.

After you assign the IP address for the printer, exit the program.

Installing Dell Software For Network Printing

When you connect your printer to the network, configure the TCP/IP settings for the printer befor you 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.

Make sure that the printer is connected to your network and powered on. Close all unnecessary programs. For details about connecting to the network, see page 26.

Insert the

If required, press the

Select

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

Installation

If you want to install the Dell software on the remote computers or network servers on the same network, select password are required. Select the client computer(s) in the same domain on a network and click

drivers and utilities CD

Language

Network Installation

button to select a language.

and click

Local

, and click

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

Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT4.0

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

address.

Remote Installation

. The domain administrator’s ID and

The list of printers available on the network appears. Select the printer you want to install

and click

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

Printer

Update

to refresh the list or click

Add

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

port name and an existing IP address for the printer.

If you want to install the printer on a server, select the

check box.

server

A list of the printer drivers and utilities appears. Click and select the required drivers and

utilities you will use and click

The list of printers available on the network appears. Select the printer you want to install

and click

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

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

Printer

Update

I am setting up this printer on a

to refresh the list or click

Add

port name and an existing IP address for the printer.

Understanding the Software 33

The screen displays the printer drivers installed on your computer. You can change the

Finish

printer name, set this printer as a default to be shared on the network. Click

When you finish with printer installation, you may print a test page. Click

Uninstalling Software

Remove the printer drivers if you are upgrading the software or if your driver installation fails. You can remove the software using the

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

the uninstall process.

From the

1815

Select the software you want to remove.

When your computer prompts you to confirm your selection, click

Start

menu, select

Programs →

→ Dell MFP Software Uninstall

drivers and utilities CD

DELL → DELL Printers → Dell Laser MFP

driver and all its components are removed from your computer.

Click OK.

Restart your computer.

or Windows uninstall.

Yes

. The selected

34 Understanding the Software

Loading Print Media

Print Media Guidelines

The following tables provide information on standard and optional sources, including the print media sizes you can select from the paper size menu and supported weights.

NOTE:

Print Media Sizes and Support

Legend

Y- indicates Support

Print Media Size

A4 8.27 x 11.7 in.

A5 5.83 x 8.27 in.

A6 4.13 x 5.85 in.

JIS B5 7.17 x 10.1 in.

ISO B5 6.93 x 9.84 in.

Letter 8.5 x 11 in.

Legal 8.5 x 14 in.

Executive 7.25 x 10.5 in.

Oficio 8.5 x 13.5 in.

Folio 8.5 x 13 in.

If you use a print media size not listed,

Dimensions Paper Tray

(210 x 297 mm)

(148 x 210 mm)

(105 x 148.5 mm)

(182 x 257 mm)

(176 x 250 mm)

(215.9 x 279.4 mm)

(215.9 x 355.6 mm)

(184.2 x 266.7 mm)

(216 x 343 mm)

(216 x 330 mm)

select the next larger size.

Bypass Tray Duplex

Printing (tray 1 and optional tray 2)

Y Y Y

Y Y -

YY-

Y Y -

YYY

Y Y -

YYY

Loading Print Media 35

Legend

Y- indicates Support

Print Media Size

Envelope 7-3/4 (Monarch)

Envelope COM-10 4.12 x 9.5 in.

Envelope DL 4.33 x 8.66 in.

Envelope C5 6.38 x 9.01 in.

Envelope C6 4.49 x 6.38 in.

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

Dimensions Paper Tray

(tray 1 and optional tray 2)

3.875 x 7.5 in.

(98.4 x 190.5 mm)

(105 x 241 mm)

(110 x 220 mm)

(162 x 229 mm)

(114 x 162 mm)

(76 x 127 mm to 216 x 356 mm)

-Y-

Bypass Tray Duplex

Printing

Print Media Supported

Print Media Paper Tray Bypass Tray Standard Output

Tr ay

Paper

Card Stock

Transparencies

Labels

Dual-web and Integrated Labels

Envelopes

YY Y

-Y Y

-Y -

-Y Y

36 Loading Print Media

Print Media Types and Weights

Print Media Type Print Media Weight

Tray 1 and

Bypass Tray

Optional Tray 2

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/m

Card stock-maximum (grain short)

Index Bristol - 163 g/m2 (43 lb)

Tag - 163 g/m2 (43 lb)

Cover - 163 g/m

60-90 g/m

(16-24 lb bond)

grain long

60-135 g/m2 grain long

(16 to 36 lb bond)

(35 lb)

(43 lb)

Transparencies Laser printer - 138-146 g/m

(37-39 lb bond)

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 printer first)

Paper base (grain long)

Envelopes 100% Cotton Content Maximum Weight- 24 lb

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

- 135-140 g/m

(36-40 lb bond)

- 75-135 g/m

(20-36 lb bond)

- 75-90 g/m

(20-24 lb)

a. Grain short is preferred for papers over 163 g/m2.

Loading Print Media 37

Loading Paper

Using the Paper Tray

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

NOTE: Set the paper type and size after loading paper into the paper tray. See "Setting the Paper

Size and Type" on page 45 for the paper used in copying and faxing, or Paper Tab on the for PC-printing.

To load paper:

Pull open the paper tray and remove it from the printer.

User’s Guide

If you load paper that is longer than a standard (Letter or A4) size, such as Legal paper, press and unlatch the guide lock, and then slide the paper length guide out completely to extend the paper tray to its full length.

38 Loading Print Media

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 the both inside walls of the tray.

NOTE: Overloading the paper tray may cause paper jams.

Loading Print Media 39

Slide in the paper length guide until it lightly touches the end of the paper stack.

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

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

40 Loading Print Media

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

Insert and slide the paper tray back into the printer.

Set the paper type and size. See "Setting the Paper Size and Type" on page 45 for copying and faxing or Paper Tab on the

User’s Guide

for PC-printing.

Using the Bypass Tray

Use the bypass tray to print manual duplex, transparencies, labels, envelopes or postcards in addition to making quick runs of paper types or sizes that are not currently loaded in the paper tray.

Postcards, 3.5 by 5.83 in. (index) cards and other custom-sized materials can be printed with this printer. The minimum size is 3.0 by 5.0 in. (76 by 127 mm) and the maximum size is 8.5 by 14 in. (216 by 356 mm).

Acceptable print materials are plain paper with sizes ranging from 3.0 by 5.0 in. (76 by 127 mm) to Legal, 8.5 by 14 in. (216 by 356 mm), the largest size acceptable, and weighing between 16 lb (60 g/m

) and 43 lb (163 g/m2).

NOTE: Always load only the print materials specified in the Specifications on the

avoid paper jams and print quality problems.

NOTE: Flatten any curl on postcards, envelopes and labels before loading them into the bypass

tray.

User’s Guide

Loading Print Media 41

To use the bypass tray:

Open the bypass tray 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

For transparencies, hold them by the edges and avoid touching the print side. Oils from your fingers can cause print quality problems.

Load the print material

42 Loading Print Media

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 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 entering the printer first.

• Pre printed paper: the printed side should be facing down with an uncurled edge toward 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 bypass tray. See "Setting the Paper Size and Type" on page 45 for copying and faxing or Paper Tab on the

User’s Guide

PC-printing.

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

panel.

Loading Print Media 43

for

CAUTION: Make sure to open the rear cover 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 bypass tray.

You can load up to: Make sure:

250 sheets of plain paper in the paper tray

5 sheets of envelope in the bypass tray

The paper is designed for use with laser printers.

• The stamp location is in the upper left corner.

5 sheets of labels in the bypass tray

5 sheets of card stock in the bypass tray

5 sheets of transparency in the bypass tray

44 Loading Print Media

• The envelope is designed for use with laser printers.

• Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the width of the envelope.

NOTE: Do not load envelopes with:

• Holes, perforations, cutouts, or deep embossing.

• Metal clasps, string ties, or metal folding bars.

• Exposed flap adhesive.

The label is designed for use with laser printers.

• The card stock is designed for use with laser printers.

• The thickness should not exceed 0.025 inches.

• The transparency is designed for use with laser printers.

• The rough side faces you.

You can load up to: Make sure:

5 sheets of custom sized paper in the bypass tray

Your paper size should fit within these dimensions:

Width

3.0-8.5 in. (76-216 mm)

Length

5.0-14.0 in. (127-356 mm)

Your printer has two output locations; the rear output slot and the front output tray. Before you begin copying, scanning, printing, or sending faxes, refer to the table below about how much paper the printer output trays can hold:

Output Location Capacity

front output tray (face down) 150 sheets of paper

rear output slot (face up) 1 sheet of paper

Setting the Paper Size and Type

Setting the Paper Size

After loading paper in the paper tray or the bypass tray, you need to set the paper size using the operator panel buttons. This setting will apply to Fax and Copy modes. For PC-printing, you need to select the paper type in the application program you use.

Press

Scroll

( or ) to highlight

Press

Select

() to access

Press

Select

() to access

Press

Scroll

( or ) to select the paper tray you want to use and press

Press

Scroll

( or ) to find the paper size you are using and press

Press

Cancel

( ) to return to Standby mode.

Paper Setting

Paper Size

and press

Select

().

Select

().

Setting the Paper Type

After loading paper in the paper tray or the bypass tray, you need to set the paper type using the operator panel buttons. This setting will apply to Fax and Copy modes. For faxing, you can only set the paper type to the Plain Paper. For PC-printing, you need to select the paper type in the application program you use.

Press

Scroll

( or ) to highlight

Press

Select

() to access

Press

Scroll

( or ) to highlight

Press

Scroll

( or ) to find the paper type you are using and press

Press

Cancel

( ) to return to Standby mode.

Paper Setting

and press

Paper Type

Select

and press

().

Select

().

Select

().

Loading Print Media 45

Placing Documents on the Scanner Glass

NOTE: Contaminants on the scanner glass may cause black spots on the printout. For best results,

clean the scanner glass before use. See page 77.

NOTE: To get the best scan quality, especially for color or gray scale images, use the scanner glass

instead of the ADF.

Lift and open the document cover.

Place the document guide on the top left corner of the glass.

face down

on the scanner glass and align it with the registration

Close the document cover.

46 Loading Print Media

Loading Documents Into the ADF

NOTICE: Do not load more than 50 sheets into the ADF or allow more than 50 sheets to be fed to the

ADF output tray. The ADF output tray should be emptied before it exceeds 50 sheets or your original documents may be damaged.

You can load up to 50 sheets of your original document (text side up with page one on top) into the ADF for scanning, copying, and faxing. The ADF is recommended for loading multiple page documents.

Place the document(s) face up on the ADF with the top edge of the documents in first.

Adjust the document guides to the correct document size. Make sure that the bottom of the document stack matches the document size marked on the document tray.

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48 Loading Print Media

Using Your Multi-Function Printer

Printing

Printing in Windows

Load paper. See page 38.

With your document open, click

Select the printer driver you want to use from the Print window.

To change the printer settings, click program or operating system.

The printer properties dialog box displays.

From the five tabs on the top of the printer properties screen, confirm the selections.

Click OK until the

Click OK or

NOTE: Press the Cancel ( ) button on the operator panel to cancel a print job.

Accessing Printer Properties

Change printer settings in the printer properties tabs. The printer properties window differs, depending on your operating system.

With your document open, click

The Print dialog box appears.

window appears.

Print,

depending on the program or operating system, to start printing.

File

→

Properties, Preference, Options

File

→

, or

Setup

, depending on the

Select the printer driver you want to use from the Print window.

In the Print dialog box, click program or operating system.

For details about the printer properties tabs, please refer to the

Properties, Preference, Options

, or

Setup

User’s Guide

, depending on your

Printing in Macintosh

Your printer supports Macintosh systems with a built-in USB interface or 10/100 Base-TX network interface card. When you print a file from a Macintosh computer, you can use the PostScript driver by installing the PPD file. Refer to the

User’s Guide

Printing in Linux

Your printer supports Linux systems with Dell’s MFP driver package. Refer to the

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User’s Guide

Copying

NOTE: A computer connection is not required for copying.

Knowing Copy Menu

Copy

# of Copies

Zoom

Contrast

Quality

Refer to the following copy settings.

Setting the Basic Copy Options

The Copy menus on the operator panel let you customize all the basic copy options; number of copies, copy size, contrast and image quality. Set the following options for the current copy job before pressing Start () to make copies.

Select Tray

Layout

Duplex

Copy Defaults

NOTE:

Number of Copies

If you press Cancel ( ) while you set the copy options,

the current copy job may be canceled and return to their default status. Or, they automatically return to their default status after copying.

all of the options you have set for

You can select the number of copies from 1 to 199.

Press

Scroll

( or ) to highlight

Press

Select

() to access

Enter the value you want using the number keypad.

Reduced/Enlarged Copy

# of Copies

Copy

and press

Select

().

You can reduce or enlarge the size of a copied image, from 25 percent to 400 percent when you copy original documents from the document glass or from 25 percent to 100 percent from the ADF. Note that the zoom rate available is different depending on the document loading method.

NOTE: When you make a reduced copy, black lines may appear at the bottom of your copy.

To select from the predefined copy sizes:

Press

Scroll

( or ) to highlight

Press

Scroll

( or ) to highlight

Press

Scroll

( or ) to find the size setting you want and press

Copy

Zoom

and press

Select

().

Select

().

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To fine-tune the size of copies:

Press

Scroll

( or ) to highlight

Press

Scroll

( or ) to highlight

Press

Scroll

( or ) to display

(25-100%)

Enter the value you want using the number keypad and press

Contrast

(from the ADF) and press

Copy

and press

Zoom

and press

Other (25-400%)

Select

().

Select

().

Select

().

(from the document glass) or

Select

().

Other

Adjust the contrast to make the copy lighter or darker than the original.

Press

Scroll

Quality

Press

( or ) to highlight

Scroll

( or ) to highlight

Scroll

( or ) to adjust the contrast.

Copy

and press

Contrast

Select

and press

().

Select

().

You can use the Quality settings to improve the image quality by selecting the document type for the current copy job.

Press

Scroll

( or ) to highlight

Press

Scroll

( or ) to highlight

Press

Scroll

( or ) to select the image quality mode and press

•

Te xt

: Use for documents with fine details, such as fine text.

•

Tex t & Ph ot o

•

Photo

: Use for documents with photo or gray tones.

: Use for documents with both text and photo/gray tones.

Copy

and press

Quality

Select

and press

().

Select

().

Select

().

Making Copies

NOTE: A computer connection is not required for copying.

NOTE: Contaminates on the ADF glass or the document glass may cause black vertical lines or

black spots on the printout. For best results, clean the ADF glass and the document glass before use. See "Cleaning the Scanner" on page 77.

Load the document(s) face up with top edge in first into the ADF.

Place a single document face down on the document glass.

For details about loading a document, see "Placing Documents on the Scanner Glass" on page 46 or "Loading Documents Into the ADF" on page 47.

Customize the copy settings including the number of copies, copy size, the contrast, and the image quality by selecting the copy menu and using the operator panel buttons.

To clear the settings, use

Cancel

( ) button.

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If necessary,

you can use special copy features, such as

copying, referring to "Special Copy Features" on page 52.

Press

Start

( ) to begin copying. The display shows the copy processing.

Auto Fit, Clone

, Poster, and ID

NOTE: You can cancel the copy job at any time. Press

Cancel

( ) to stop copying.

Special Copy Features

Access the following copy features using Layout of copy menu.

Auto Fit Copying (available via scanner glass only): Automatically reduces or enlarges the original image to fit on the paper loaded in the printer.

Clone Copying (available via scanner glass only): Prints multiple image copies from the original document on a single page. The number of images is automatically determined by the original image and paper size.

NOTE: You cannot adjust the copy size using the Zoom menu.

ID Copying (available via scanner glass only): Prints a two-sided original document on one sheet of paper. Use this feature to print one side on the upper half of the paper and the reverse side on the lower half without reducing the original size. This is helpful for copying a small-sized document as some portions may not be printed if the original is larger than the printable area.

NOTE: You cannot adjust the copy size for ID copying.

NOTE: The copy job is cancelled if no buttons are pressed for 30 seconds.

Poster Copying (available via scanner glass only): Prints an image onto nine sheets of paper (3 by 3). You can paste the printed pages together to make one poster-size document. Each portion is scanned and printed one by one.

NOTE: You cannot adjust the copy size for making a poster.

Off: Prints in normal mode.

NOTE: Contaminants on the scanner glass may cause black spots on the printout. For best results,

clean the scanner glass before use.

NOTE: Leaving the cover open while copying may affect the copy quality and toner consumption.

52 Using Your Multi-Function Printer

Selecting a Paper Tray

After loading the print media for copy output, you have to select the paper tray you will use for the copy job.

Press

Scroll

( or ) to highlight

Press

Scroll

( or ) to highlight

Press

Scroll

( or ) to display the paper tray you want.

You can select from Tray1, Tray2(option) and Bypass.

, the Tray2(option) menu item will not appear on the display.

tray 2

Press

Select

( ) to save the selection.

Press

Cancel

( ) to return to Standby mode.

Copy

and press

Select Tray

Select

().

and press

Select

().

If you do not install the optional

Printing Copies on Both Sides of Paper

You can set the printer to print copies on both sides of paper. You can print on both sides of paper manually with the Laser MFP 1815n and automatically with the Laser MFP 1815dn.

Load the documents to be copied in the ADF.

Press

Scroll

( or ) to highlight

Press

Scroll

( or ) to highlight

Press

Scroll

( or ) to select the binding option you want and press

•

Off

: Prints in normal mode.

•

If necessary,

Long Edge

Short Edge

: Prints pages to read like a book.

: Prints pages to read by flipping over like a note pad.

customize the copy settings including the number of copies, copy size,

contrast, and image quality by using the Copy menus.

Press

Start

( ) to begin copying.

If you use the Dell Laser MFP 1815dn printer, it prints on both sides of paper automatically.

Copy

and press

Duplex

and press

Select

().

Select

().

If you use the Dell Laser MFP 1815n printer, it prints the front side of the paper. Follow the on-screen instructions to print the back side of the paper.

Changing the Default Settings

The copy options, including contrast, image quality, copy size, and the number of copies, can be set to the most frequently used modes. When you copy a document, the default settings are used unless changed using Copy menus.

NOTE: While you set copy options, pressing Cancel ( ) cancels the changed settings and returns

to the default status.

Using Your Multi-Function Printer 53

To create your own default settings:

Press

Scroll

( or ) to highlight

Copy

and press

Select

().

Press

Scroll

( or ) to highlight

Press

Scroll

( or ) to highlight

Press

Scroll

( or ) to scroll through the setup options.

Press

Select

( ) to access the option you want to set.

Change the setting using the

and press

Copy Defaults

Scroll

( or ) or enter the value using the number

Select

()

and press

Select

().

keypad.

Press

Select

( ) to save the selection.

Repeat steps 3 through 6, as needed.

Press

Cancel

( ) to return to Standby mode.

Scanning

Use your Dell Laser MFP 1815 to convert pictures and text into editable images on your computer. After you install the software from the

drivers and utilities CD

scanning images using either the operator panel or applications such as Dell ScanCenter, PaperPort

and Adobe PhotoShop on your computer, or through the network using Network

Scan, which allows you to scan a document on your printer as a JPEG, TIFF or PDF and save it to a network-connected computer. Or, you can send the scanned image as an e-mail attachment directly from your printer.

, you can start

NOTE: PaperPort is the scanning program provided with your printer.

The resolution setting to use when you scan an item using PaperPort depends on the item type and how you plan to use the image or document after you scan it in to your computer. For the best results, use these recommended settings.

Item Type Resolution

Documents 300 dpi black-and-white or 200 dpi grayscale or color

Documents of poor quality or that contain small text

Photographs and pictures 100-200 dpi color or 200 dpi grayscale

Images for an inkjet printer 150 dpi to 300 dpi

Images for a high-resolution printer 300 dpi to 600 dpi

Scanning above these recommended resolutions may exceed the capabilities of the application.

If you require a resolution above those recommended in the above table,

should reduce the size of the image by previewing (or pre-scan) and cropping before scanning the image.

54 Using Your Multi-Function Printer

400 dpi black-and-white or 300 dpi grayscale

you

NOTE: You can use PaperPort's built-in OCR software to copy text from scanned documents so that

you can use and edit the text in any text editing, word processing, or spreadsheet program. The OCR process requires textual images scanned at 150 to 600 dpi and 300 dpi or 600 dpi is recommended for graphics.

NOTE: The first time you use PaperPort you must open PaperPort on your computer before you

start scanning in order for the scanned document to be stored in your computer.

If you prefer to use another application, such as Adobe PhotoShop,

you must assign the application to the printer by selecting it from the list of available applications. Please refer to "Printer Settings Utility" on the

User’s Guide

Dell ScanCenter is a PaperPort application that enables you to scan items and send them directly to PaperPort or other programs on your computer without first running PaperPort. Dell ScanCenter runs as a separate application from the Windows Start Menu and displays the Dell ScanCenter bar. For more information about using Dell ScanCenter, refer to PaperPort’s Help menu.

Icons on the Dell ScanCenter bar represent the programs that are limited to PaperPort and to Dell ScanCenter. To scan and send an item to a program, click the program icon and then scan the item. Dell ScanCenter automatically starts the selected program when the scan is complete.

Knowing Scan Menu

Scan

USB key

Network

Refer to the following scanning methods.

Scanning to an Application

Load the document(s) face up with top edge in first into the ADF.

Place a single document face down on the document glass.

For details about loading a document, see "Placing Documents on the Scanner Glass" on page 46 or "Loading Documents Into the ADF" on page 47.

Using Your Multi-Function Printer 55

Press

Scroll

( or ) to highlight

Press

Scroll

( or ) to highlight PC and press

Press

Scroll

( or ) to select an application to which you want to send the scanned

Scan

and press

Select

().

image. The default applications are MS Paint, Email, My Documents, PaperPort, and OCR.

•

MS Paint

: Sends the scanned image to Microsoft Paint.

: Sends the scanned image to your default email program on the computer. A

new message window opens with the image attached.

•

My Documents

: Saves the scanned image in the My Documents folder on the

computer.

•

PaperPort

•

OCR

NOTE: The operator panel’s application list supports up to 30 applications and is only displayed in

English.

NOTE: You can add more TWAIN-compliant software for scanning, such as Adobe Photoshop

Deluxe, or Adobe Photoshop, from the Printer Settings Utility.

Press

Start

start scan. For details, refer to the

: Sends the scanned image to PaperPort.

: Sends the scanned image to OCR.

( ). The selected application window opens. Adjust the scan settings and

User’s Guide

of the application.

Scanning Using Network Scan

Network Scan allows you to scan a document on your printer as a JPEG, TIFF or PDF and save it to a network-connected computer. To use this feature, you must install Network Scan on your computer.

Scanning Using Network Scan

Using Network Scan you can scan a document from your printer to your computer through the network.

Load the document(s) face up with top edge in first into the ADF.

Place a single document face down on the document glass.

For details about loading a document, see "Placing Documents on the Scanner Glass" on page 46 or "Loading Documents Into the ADF" on page 47.

Press

Scroll

( or ) to highlight

Press

Scroll

( or ) to highlight

Press

Scroll

( or ) to highlight PC and press

Press

Scroll

( or ) to select the registered name you want and press

56 Using Your Multi-Function Printer

Scan

and press

Network

Select

and press

Select

().

Select

().

Select

().

Enter the PIN you have registered and press

Press

Scroll

( or ) to highlight

Choose the file type and resolution and then press

•

Black & White

•

Color JPEG-200

If you select this option,

Scan Preference

Select

().

and press

Select

().

select file type

200 dpi

resolution and

Select

PDF

TIFF

().

JPEG

file type will

be automatically selected.

•

Press

If you press

Resolution

Scroll

: Select resolution 100 dpi, 200 dpi or 300 dpi.

( or ) to display

Select

( ) when the display shows

Start Scanning

and press

Logout

Select

().

your printer returns to the

Standby mode.

Press

Scroll

( or ) to display the program you will use and press

The document will be scanned to computer when Network Scan is running.

TIFF

PDF

type is

Scroll

( or ) and press

, the display asks if you want to scan another page. Select

Select

( ). The next page is scanned and stored as the

Select

( ).

If your file

Yes

using

second page of the document. Repeat this until all pages are scanned, then select

Adding a Scanner

To register your scanner as an authorized network scanner, use the Dell Network Scan Manager window.

In the Dell Network Scan Manager window, click the

Add Device

the

Click

Select

Browse for a scanner. (Recommended)

Connect to this scanner

A list of scanners on your network appears. Select your printer from the list and enter

icon.

, enter an IP address and then click

your printer name, the ID and Personal Identification Number (PIN). Click

Add Device

, or

Connect to this scanner

button, or double-click

. If you select

• You can enter an ID of up to 8 characters. The first character must be a letter.

• The PIN must be 4 digits. This is optional. You can select the default password option.

When you have added your printer to the network, Click

Finish

. Your printer appears on

the Dell Network Scan Manager window and you can now scan through the network.

Using Your Multi-Function Printer 57

Scanning to the USB Memory Key

You can scan a document and save the scanned image on a USB memory key. There are two ways of doing this: you can scan to the USB memory key using the default settings, or you can manually select your own settings.

You can also format the USB memory key or check the available memory space. See the

User’s Guide

Plugging in a USB Memory Key

The USB memory port on the front of your printer is designed for USB V1.1 and USB V2.0 memory. You must use only an authorized USB memory key whose connector style is A Plug Ty p e .

Insert a USB memory key into the USB memory port on the front of your printer.

CAUTION: Do not remove the USB memory key while the printer is in operation. This may damage

your printer.

CAUTION:

settings, User’s Guide

Scanning Using the Default Settings

If your USB memory key has certain features, such as security settings and password

your printer may not automatically detect it. For details about these features, see the

which came with your USB memory key.

The following table shows the default settings.

Image Size File Format Resolution

Letter (USA), A4 (UK) JPEG 200 dpi

Insert the USB memory key into the USB memory port on your printer.

58 Using Your Multi-Function Printer

Load the document(s) face up with top edge in first into the ADF.

Place a single document face down on the document glass.

For details about loading a document, see "Placing Documents on the Scanner Glass" on page 46 or "Loading Documents Into the ADF" on page 47.

Press

Scroll ( or )

Press

Select ()

Press

Select ()

to highlight

to access

Scan

USB key

Quick Scan

and press

Select ()

Your printer begins scanning the document and save it to your USB memory key.

For the document loaded on the document glass, the display asks if you want to load another page. Select

Scanning Using My Settings

Yes

to add. Otherwise, select No.

The following table shows the options you can select.

Image Size File Format Color Resolution

Letter, A4, Legal, Folio, Executive, A5, A6, B5

Insert the USB memory key into the USB memory port on your printer.

Load the document(s) face up with top edge in first into the ADF.

JPEG, BMP, TIFF, PDF Color, Gray, Mono 100, 200, 300 dpi

Place a single document face down on the document glass.

For details about loading a document, see "Placing Documents on the Scanner Glass" on page 46 or "Loading Documents Into the ADF" on page 47.

Press

Scroll ( or )

Press

Select

Press

Scroll ( or )

Press

Scroll ( or )

Press

Scroll ( or )

If you select

Scanning is started.

() to access

BMP

TIFF

to highlight

USB key

to highlight

Scan

and press

Custom Scan

Select ()

and press

to select the image size you want and press

to select the file type you want and press

select scan color and resolution.

select resolution and multi page option.

Select ()

For the document loaded on the document glass, the display asks if you want to load another page. Select

Yes

to add. Otherwise, select No.

Using Your Multi-Function Printer 59

Changing the Default Settings

To change the defaults in the quick scan, follow the steps below.

Press

Scroll ( or )

Press

Select ()

Press

Scroll ( or )

Press

Select ()

Press

Scroll ( or )

A5, B5, or A6 and press

Press

Scroll ( or )

Press

Scroll ( or ) Select ()

press

If you select If you select

Mono, and press

Select ()

press

Press

Scroll ( or )

Press

Scroll ( or )

Select ()

Press

Cancel ()

PDF, JPEG

BMP

to highlight

to access

to highlight

to access

USB key

Image Size

Scan

and press

Default Change

Select ()

and press

to highlight the image size, Letter, A4, Legal, Folio, Executive, Select ()

to highlight

to highlight the file format,

Ve rs io n

and press

BMP, TIFF, PDF

Select ()

, or

TIFF

skip to 9.

press

Scroll

( or ) to select the color mode, Color, Gray, or

Select ()

. Press

Scroll ( or )

to select multi page option and

to highlight

Resolution

and press

Select ()

to highlight the resolution, 100 dpi, 200 dpi, or 300 dpi and press

to return to Standby mode.

Select ()

, or

JPEG

and

Scanning Using the Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) Driver

Your printer also supports the WIA driver for scanning images. WIA is one of the standard components provided by Microsoft scanners. Unlike the TWAIN driver, the WIA driver allows you to scan an image and easily manipulate those images without using additional software.

NOTE: The WIA driver works only on Windows XP.

Load the document(s) face up with top edge in first into the ADF.

Place a single document face down on the document glass.

For details about loading a document, see "Placing Documents on the Scanner Glass" on page 46 or "Loading Documents Into the ADF" on page 47.

Click

Start

→

Control Panel

Cameras

Double-click the printer icon. The Scanners and Camera Wizard launches.

Choose your scanning preferences and click Preview to see how your preferences affect the picture.

60 Using Your Multi-Function Printer

Windows XP and works with digital cameras and

→ Printers and Other Hardware

→ Scanners and

Enter a picture name, and select a file format and destination to save the picture.

Follow the on-screen instructions to edit the picture after it is copied to your computer.

Scanning and Sending an Email

To use e-mail features such as Scanning to E-mail and Fax Forward to E-mail addresses, you first need to configure the network settings and set up your e-mail account. See the

Guide

Make sure that your printer is connected to a network.

Load the document(s) face up with top edge in first into the ADF.

Place a single document face down on the document glass.

For details about loading a document, see "Placing Documents on the Scanner Glass" on page 46 or "Loading Documents Into the ADF" on page 47.

Press

Scroll

( or ) to highlight

Press

Scroll

( or ) to highlight

Press

Select

() to access

Enter your login ID and press

Enter your login password and press

Enter the recipient’s email address and press

Select

Scan

and press

Network

().

Select

().

Select

and press

Select

().

Select

().

User’s

NOTE: You can enter a name you have stored in the Address Book.

The display asks if you want to enter another address.

To enter additional address, press

To continue to the next step, press

The display asks if you want to review addresses.

To review addresses, press

Select

To continue to the next setup, press

Scroll

( or ) to select

Select

() when

() to select

Scroll

( or ) to select No and press

Ye s

().

The display asks if you want to send the e-mail to yourself.

To send to your e-mail address, press

Or, press

Enter the email subject and press

Press converted and press

Scroll

( or ) to select No and press

Scroll

( or ) to select the file type to which the scanned image will be

Select

().

Select

() to select

Select

().

Done

().

Add

and repeat step 8.

appears.

Select

Yes

Using Your Multi-Function Printer 61

Press

Scroll

( or ) to select the resolution you want and press

Press

Start

() or

If the display asks if you want to log off your account,

Yes

or No and press

Press

Cancel

Select

( ). The printer begins scanning and then sends the email.

Select

().

( ) to return to Standby mode.

press

Scroll

Select

().

( or ) to select

Faxing

NOTE: A computer connection is not required for faxing.

It is possible to begin typing the number on the number pad without first selecting fax mode. The printer will automatically switch to fax mode when the fourth digit is entered on the number pad.

Knowing Fax Menu

Fax

Fax to:

Phone Book

Resolution

Contrast

Refer to the following fax settings.

Redials

On Hook Dial

Broadcast Fax

Fax Features

Setting the Basic Fax Options

Adjusting the Document Contrast

Use the Contrast setting to fax your documents lighter or darker.

Press

Scroll

( or ) to highlight

Press

Scroll

( or ) to highlight

Press

Scroll

( or ) to select the Contrast mode you want and press

•

Lighter

•

Normal

•

Darker

Adjusting the Document Resolution

Use the Resolution setting to improve the output quality of the original or to scan photographs.

Press

62 Using Your Multi-Function Printer

works well with dark print.

works well with standard typed or printed documents.

works well with light print or faint pencil markings.

Scroll

( or ) to highlight

Fax

and press

Contrast

Fax

and press

Select

and press

Select

().

Select

().

Select

().

Press

Scroll

( or ) to highlight

Press

Scroll

( or ) to display the mode you want and press

Resolution

and press

Select

().

Select

().

The document types recommended for the resolution settings are described in the table below.

Mode Recommended for:

Standard Documents with normal sized characters.

Fine Documents containing small characters or thin lines or documents printed

using a dot-matrix printer.

Super Fine Documents containing extremely fine detail. The super fine mode is

enabled only if the remote printer also supports the Super Fine resolution. See the notes below.

Photo Documents containing shades of gray or photographs.

Color Documents with colors. Sending a color fax is enabled only if the remote

printer supports color fax reception and you send the fax manually. In this mode, the memory transmission is not available.

NOTE: Faxes scanned in Super Fine resolution will transmit at the highest resolution supported by

the receiving device.

Sending a Fax Automatically

Load the document(s) face up with top edge in first into the ADF.

Place a single document face down on the document glass.

For details about loading a document, see "Placing Documents on the Scanner Glass" on page 46 or "Loading Documents Into the ADF" on page 47.

Press

Scroll

( or ) to highlight

Adjust the document contrast and resolution to suit your fax needs.

Fax

and press

Select

().

For details, see "Adjusting the Document Contrast" on page 62 and "Adjusting the Document Resolution" on page 62.

Enter the remote fax phone number using the number keypad.

You can also use, one, two or three-digit speed or group dial numbers.

Press

Start

().

When the document is loaded from the document glass, the display shows

on the top line of the display after the document is scanned into the memory.

Page?

you have additional pages,

glass and select

Yes

After all of the pages are scanned, select

remove the scanned page and load the next page from the

. Repeat as necessary.

when the display shows

Using Your Multi-Function Printer 63

Another

Another Page?

When the printer establishes contact with the receiving machine, it dials the number and sends the fax.

NOTE: Press

Cancel

( ) to cancel the fax job at any time while sending the fax.

Sending a Fax Manually

Load the document(s) face up with top edge in first into the ADF.

Place a single document face down on the document glass.

For details about loading a document, see "Placing Documents on the Scanner Glass" on page 46 or "Loading Documents Into the ADF" on page 47.

Press

Scroll

( or ) to highlight

Adjust the document contrast and resolution to suit your fax needs.

Fax

and press

Select

().

For details, see "Adjusting the Document Contrast" on page 62 and "Adjusting the Document Resolution" on page 62.

Press

Scroll

( or ) to highlight

Press

Select

() to select

Enter the number of the remote fax machine using the keypad.

When you hear a high-pitched fax tone from the remote fax machine, press

NOTE: Press

Cancel

Yes

( ) to cancel the fax job at any time while sending the fax.

On Hook Dial

and press

Select

().

Receiving a Fax

Start

().

NOTE: The Dell Laser MFP 1815 cannot receive color faxes.

Press

Scroll

( or ) to highlight

Press

Scroll

( or ) to highlight

Press

Scroll

( or ) to highlight

Press

Scroll

( or ) to display

Press

Scroll

( or ) to select the default receiving mode you want to use.

For details about the receiving mode, refer to “Receive Mode” on page 66.

Press

Select

( ) to save the selection.

Press

Cancel

( ) to return to Standby mode.

Your printer provides an additional option, Secure Receive, to receive and print received faxes. Refer to “

64 Using Your Multi-Function Printer

Advanced Fax

Fax

and press

Fax Defaults

Receive Mode

Select

().

Select

and press

().

Select

().

Select

().

” in the fax menu options, see page 68.

Forwarding Faxes to E-mail Addresses

You can set the printer to forward all outgoing or incoming faxes to specified email addresses.

Press

Scroll

( or ) to highlight

Press

Scroll

( or ) to highlight

Press

Scroll

( or ) to highlight

Select the desired status by pressing

•

Off

: Allows you to turn this feature off.

•

Tx Only

Rx Only

: Allows you to forward only outgoing faxes to a specified e-mail address.

: Allows you to forward only incoming faxes to a specified e-mail address. When you select this option, you should choose whether the printer prints out the incoming faxes.

•

All

: Allows you to forward both incoming and outgoing faxes to a specified e-mail

address.

Press

Scroll

( or ) to select

•

Keep

: The saved addresses are not deleted.

•

Replace

Enter the email address faxes will be forwarded and press

To enter another address, select

Press

: The saved addresses are deleted.

Cancel

( ) to return to Standby mode.

and press

Email setup

Email Forward

Scroll

Keep

Yes

. Or, No select and press

and press

( or ) and press

Replace

and press

Select

().

Select

().

Select

().

Setting up the Fax System

Changing the Fax Setup Options

Press

Scroll

( or ) to highlight

Press

Scroll

( or ) to highlight

Press

Scroll

( or ) to highlight

Press

Scroll

( or ) to display the desired menu item and press

Use

Scroll

( or ) to find the status or use the number keypad to enter the value for

the option you have selected.

Press

Select

( ) to save the selection.

If necessary,

Press

repeat steps 3 through 5.

Cancel

( ) to return to the Standby mode.

Fax

and press

Fax Defaults

Select

().

Select

and press

().

Select

().

Select

().

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Fax options

•

Contrast

darker.

•

Resolution

•

Ring to Answer

answering an incoming call.

•

Receive Mode

•

– picking up the handset of the extension phone not directly connected to the back of

– picking up the handset of the extension phone directly connected to the back of the

– accessing

•

Redial Delay

• Intervals from 1-15 minutes can be entered.

•

Redial Attmpts

•

MSG Confirm

transmission was successful, how many pages were sent, and more. The available options are

•

Auto Report

operations, including time and dates. The available options are

: You can select the default contrast value to fax your documents lighter or

: You can select the default resolution setting to

: You can specify the number of times the printer rings, 1-7, before

: You can select the default fax receiving mode.

Fax

mode (automatic receive mode)

automatically goes into receive mode. The number of rings before the printer answers can be set in the printer is changed to

Te l

mode (manual receive mode)

fax reception is turned off.

Yo u c an re ce iv e a fa x b y:

the printer and then pressing the remote receive code, or

printer and pressing

→→

Fax

On Hook Dial

or fax tones from the remote mahine) and then pressing panel.

Ans/Fax

In this mode, the printer will monitor the fax signal and pick up the line

fax tones.

available.

DRPD Mode

distinctive ring service must be installed on your telephone line by the telephone company. After the telephone company has provided a separate number for faxing with a distinctive ring pattern, configure the fax setup to monitor for that specific ring pattern.

On, Off

mode

: The printer can share one telephone line with an answering machine.

If the phone communication in your country is serial,

: Before using the Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection (DRPD) option,

: Your printer can automatically redial a remote fax machine

: You can specify the number of redial attempts, 1-13.

: You can set your printer to print a report showing whether the

and

On-Error

: A report with detailed information about the previous 50 communications

Ring to Answer

Te l

mode.

Start

(), or

, which prints only when a transmission is not successful.

: The printer answers an incoming call and

option.

: Manual receive mode is enabled when automatic

Yes

when the bell is ringing (you can hear voice

Standard, fine

, or

If the user memory is full,

Start

( ) on the operator

this mode is not

if it was busy

Off

Super fine

the

if there are

66 Using Your Multi-Function Printer

•

Auto Reduction

: When receiving a document as long as or longer than the paper loaded

in the paper tray, the printer can reduce the size of the document to fit the size of paper

loaded in the printer. Select

document

With this feature set to

Off

if you want to automatically reduce the incoming

, the printer cannot reduce the document to fit onto one

page. The document is divided and printed in actual size on two or more pages.

•

Discard Size

: When receiving a document as long as or longer than the paper installed in

your printer, you can set the printer to discard any excess at the bottom of the page.

received page is outside the margin you set,

it will print on two sheets of paper at the

actual size.

When the document is within the margin and the Auto Reduction feature is turned on, the printer reduces the document to fit it onto the appropriate sized paper and discard does not occur.

If the Auto Reduction feature is turned off or fails,

the data within the

margin will be discarded. Settings range from 0-30 mm.

•

Receive Code

plugged into t

extension phone and hear a fax tone,

the factory. Settings range from 0-9.

•

DRPD Mode

: The Receive Code allows you to initiate fax reception from an extension phone

he extension telephone socket( ) on the ba

enter the Receive Code. The Receive Code is preset to *9* at

ck of the printer.

If you pick up the

: You can receive a call using the Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection (DRPD) feature which enables you to use a single telephone line to answer several different telephone numbers. In this menu, you can set the printer to recognize the ring patterns to answer.

Duplex

•

on both sides of paper. The available options are

: This feature is only for the MFP 1815dn. You can set the machine to print received faxes

Off

Long Edge

, and

Short Edge

If the

Using Fax Features

The following fax features are available. See the

•

Broadcasting

: Send a document to multiple locations. A second broadcast operation is

not permitted until the first one is completed.

•

Add Page

: Add documents to the previously reserved delayed transmission in the fax

machine's memory.

•

Delay Fax

: Set the fax machine to send a fax at a later pre-defined time. The display

reminds you that you are in Standby mode and that a delayed fax is set.

•

Priority Fax

•

Cancel Job

•

Ignore Toner

: Send a high priority document ahead of reserved operations.

: Delete/cancel a scheduled fax job.

: Set to print the incomming fax stored in memory when toner cartridge is

nearly empty.

User’s Guide

to use fax features.

Using Your Multi-Function Printer 67

Printing Reports

Press

Scroll

( or ) to highlight

Press

Scroll

( or ) to highlight

Press

Scroll

( or ) to display the report or list you want to print on the bottom line.

•

PhoneBook

•

Sent Report

•

RCV Report

•

System Data

•

Scheduled Jobs

•

MSG Confirm

•

Junk Fax List

•

Scan Journal

•

Email Report

Press

Select

: Phonebook list

: Sent fax report

: Received fax report

: System data list

: Scheduled job information

: Message confirmation

: Junk fax number list

: Network Scan sessions list

: Sent email list

().

Reports

and press

press

Select

().

The selected information prints out.

Using Advanced Fax Features

The following options are available. See the

•

Send Forward

•

Rcv Forward

•

Toll Save

•

Junk Fax Setup

•

Secure Receive

: Set to always forward all outgoing faxes to the specified destination.

: Set to forward incoming faxes to another fax number.

: Set to store ALL scanned faxes in memory and send at the pre-set time.

: Set junk fax numbers for blocking any unwanted faxes.

: Set

Secure Receive

printout of received faxes. When a fax is received in this mode, the machine stores it into memory and displays

Secure Receive

Receive and select "Print" with the four-digit passcode.

User’s Guide

to use advanced fax features.

option with or without setting a passcode to restrict a

. To print received documents, access Secure

NOTE: When the mode is turned off, any stored faxes are printed.

•

Prefix Dial

: Set a prefix dial number, up to five digits, to dial before any auto dial

number.

•

Stamp RCV Name

•

ECM Mode

•

Cover Page

: Ensure that faxes are sent error free even in poor phone line conditions.

: Set to attach the cover page with your fax. Create a cover page using the

Printer Settings Utility.

•

Modem Speed

•

Receive Disable

: Set the maximum modem speed you want.

68 Using Your Multi-Function Printer

: Set to print the page number and the date/time on a received page.

: Set your printer not to receive incoming faxes.

NOTICE: For memory transmission, the Super Fine resolution is unavailable. The resolution setting is automatically

changed to Fine.

NOTICE: Sending a color fax is enabled only if the fax is sent manually and if the remote machine supports color

fax reception.

NOTICE: The fax machine automatically stores faxes in the memory if faxes are received while copying, printing,

or running out of consumables (paper and toner). Faxes are printed once the machine is available.

Using an Answering Machine

Line

Telephone Answering Device

Line

Phone

Dell Laser MFP 1815n/1815dn

Figure 1

You can connect a telephone answering device (TAD) directly to the back of your printer as shown in Figure 1.

Set your printer to Ans/Fax mode and set the Ring to Answer to a digit greater than the Rings to Answer setting for the TAD.

• When the TAD picks up the call, the printer monitors and takes the line if a fax tone is received and starts receiving the fax.

• If the answering device is off, the printer automatically goes into Fax mode after a predefined number of rings.

• If you answer the call and hear fax tones, the printer will answer the fax call if you

• access

→→

Fax

On Hook Dial

Yes

and press

Start

( ) and then hang up the receiver,

• press the remote receive code

*9*

and hang up the receiver.

Using Your Multi-Function Printer 69

Using a Computer Modem

Line

LINE AUX

Dell Laser MFP 1815n/1815dn

Telephone Answering Device

Line

Phone

Figure 2

If you want to use your computer modem for faxing or for a dial-up internet connection, connect the computer modem directly to the back of your printer with the TAD as shown here in Figure 2.

• Set your printer to Ans/Fax mode and set the Ring to Answer to a digit greater than the Rings to Answer setting for the TAD.

• Turn off the computer modem's fax-receive feature.

• Do not use the computer modem if your printer is sending or receiving a fax.

• To fax via the computer modem, follow the instructions provided with your computer modem and fax application.

• Refer to the DELL Laser MFP 1518n/1815dn

printer and Dell ScanDirect

and send images using your fax application with the computer modem.

User's Guide

if you want to capture images using your

70 Using Your Multi-Function Printer

Maintenance

Replacement Parts

From time to time, you need to replace the rollers and fuser unit to maintain top performance and to avoid print quality problems and paper feed problems resulting from worn parts.

The following items should be replaced after you have printed the specified number of pages.

Item Yield (Average)

ADF rubber pad Approx. 20,000 pages

Transfer roller Approx. 70,000 pages

Fuser unit Approx. 80,000 pages

Tray rubber pad Approx. 250,000 pages

Pickup roller Approx. 150,000 pages

To purchase replacement parts, contact your Dell dealer or the retailer where you bought your printer. We strongly recommend that these items be installed by a trained service professional.

Replacing the ADF Rubber Pad

You can purchase an ADF rubber pad from your Dell dealer or the retailer where you bought your printer.

Open the ADF cover.

Rotate the bushing on the right end of the ADF roller toward the ADF and remove the roller from the slot.

Maintenance 71

Remove the ADF rubber pad from the ADF, as shown.

Insert a new ADF rubber pad into place.

Align the left end of the ADF roller with the slot and push the right end of the ADF roller into the right slot. Rotate the bushing on the right end of the roller toward the ADF.

72 Maintenance

Close the ADF cover.

Ordering Supplies

You can order supplies using the DellTM Toner Management System or the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool.

If your printer is connected to a network,

or open the Network Status Monitor Center to launch the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool and click the toner supplies link.

Double-click the Dell Toner Reorder Program icon on your desktop.

type your printer’s IP address in your Web browser

From the

MFP 1815 Dell Toner Reorder Program

Start

menu, click

→

Programs DELL DELL Printers DELL Laser

→→ →

The Order Toner Cartridges window appears.

Go to

www.dell.com/supplies

NOTE: premier.dell.com is Dell’s secure, customizable, procurement and support site for its

larger relationship customers.

premier.dell.com

to order supplies online.

If your printer is connected to a network,

type the printer’s IP address in your Web

browser to launch the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool, and click the supplies link.

NOTE: Refer to the following table to order toner cartridges.

Toner cartridge Part number

Dell Standard Capacity Toner Cartridge

Dell High Capacity Toner Cartridge RF223

a. Dell Standard Capacity Toner Cartridge life is 3,000 pages and Dell High

Capacity Toner Cartridge life is 5,000 pages. Toner yield based on printing page with 5 % page coverage, in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752 testing methodology. Yields vary with usage and environmental conditions.

NF485

Maintenance 73

Replacing the Toner Cartridge

CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures listed in this section, read and follow the

safety information on page 17.

CAUTION: Do not touch the green underside of the toner cartridge. Use the ha ndl e on t he

cartridge to avoid touching this area.

When the toner cartridge is near the end of its life, the LCD displays the warning message Ton er Lo w . Additional pages may be printed, but white streaks or light print will occur. Thoroughly shake the toner cartridge from side-to-side to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge and temporarily improve print quality. When the toner eventually runs out, only black pages print when a print job or copy job are sent. In that case, the incoming faxes are only saved in the memory and not printed. At this stage, the toner cartridge needs to be replaced.

To order more toner, go to www.dell.com/supplies or

CAUTION: For best results, use Dell toner cartridges. Print quality and printer reliability are not

guaranteed if you do not use Dell supplies.

premier.dell.com

To replace the toner cartridge:

Open the front cover.

Pull the toner cartridge out.

74 Maintenance

Remove the new toner cartridge from its bag.

Remove the packing tape and thoroughly shake the cartridge from side-to-side to distribute the toner.

Save the box and the cover for shipping.

NOTE:

Holding the toner cartridge by the handle and slowly insert the cartridge into the opening

If toner comes into contact with your clothing,

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

wipe the toner off with a dry cloth and

CAUTION: Do not touch the green underside of the toner cartridge. Use the handle on the

cartridge to avoid touching this area.

in the printer.

Tabs on the sides of the cartridge and corresponding grooves within the printer will guide the cartridge into the correct position until it locks into place completely.

Close the front cover. Make sure that the cover is surely closed.

Maintenance 75

Cleaning Your Multi-Function Printer

To maintain the print quality, follow the cleaning procedures below, each time the toner cartridge is replaced or if print quality problems occur.

NOTE: Do not touch the transfer roller located under the toner cartridge when cleaning inside the

printer. Oil from your fingers may cause print quality problems.

CAUTION: Cleaning solvents that contain alcohol or other strong substances may discolor or

crack the printer cabinet.

Cleaning the Exterior

Clean the printer cabinet with a soft, damp, lint-free cloth. Do not let water drip onto the printer or inside the printer.

Cleaning the Interior

Paper, toner, and dust particles can accumulate inside the printer and cause print quality problems, such as smearing or toner specks. Clean inside the printer to prevent these problems.

Power the printer off and unplug the power cord. Specify the length of time it takes for the printer to cool down.

Open the front cover and lightly pull the toner cartridge straight out. Set it on a clean flat surface.

CAUTION: Do not touch the green underside of the toner cartridge. Use the handle on the

cartridge to avoid touching this area.

76 Maintenance

CAUTION: To prevent damage, do not expose the toner cartridge to light for more than a few

minutes.

With a dry and lint-free cloth, wipe away any dust and spilled toner from the toner cartridge area and the toner cartridge cavity.

CAUTION: Do not touch the transfer roller inside the printer. Oil from your fingers may cause

print quality problems.

Locate the long strip of glass (LSU) inside the top of the cartridge compartment, and gently swab the glass to see if dirt turns the white cotton black.

Reinsert the toner cartridge and close the front cover.

Plug in the power cord and power the printer on.

Cleaning the Scanner

Keeping the scanner and ADF glass clean ensure the highest quality copies and sent faxes. Dell recommends cleaning the scanner at the start of each day and during the day, as needed.

Maintenance 77

NOTE: If there are lines present on copied or faxed documents, check your scanner and ADF glass

for any particles.

Slightly dampen a soft lint-free cloth or paper towel with water.

Open the document cover.

Wipe the surface of the scanner glass and ADF glass until it is clean and dry.

1 White Sheet

2Document Cover

3 ADF Glass

4 Scanner Glass

Cleaning the Drum

If there are streaks or spots on your print,

toner cartridge may require cleaning.

78 Maintenance

Wipe the underside of the white document cover and white sheet until it is clean and dry.

Close the document cover.

the Organic Photo Conductor (OPC) drum of the

Before setting the cleaning procedure, make sure that paper is loaded in the paper tray.

Press

Scroll

( or ) to highlight

Press

Scroll

( or ) to highlight

The first available menu item,

Press

Select

() twice.

Maintenance

Clean Drum

and press

Select

and press

().

Select

().

, displays on the bottom line.

The display confirms your selection.

The printer prints out a cleaning page. Toner particles on the drum surface are affixed to the paper.

If the problem remains,

repeat steps 3 through 4 until toner particles are not affixed to

the paper.

Troubleshooting

Clearing Jams in the ADF

When a document jams while it passes through the ADF, Document Jam appears on the display.

NOTE: To prevent document jams, use the document glass for thick, thin or mixed documents.

Remove the remaining documents from the ADF.

If the document is jammed in the paper feed area:

Open the ADF cover.

Remove the document by gently pulling it out.

Close the ADF cover. Then reload the document into the ADF.

Troubleshooting 79

If the document is jammed in the paper exit area:

Open the document cover and turn the release knob to remove the misfed documents from the document output tray.

Close the document cover. Then load the documents back into the ADF.

If you cannot see the paper or the paper does not move when you pulled,

open the

document cover.

Turn the release knob so that you can easily seize the misfed document, and remove the document from the roller or the feed area by carefully pulling it gently to the right.

80 Troubleshooting

Close the document cover. Then load the documents back into the ADF.

Clearing Jams in the Paper Paths

When a paper jam occurs, Paper J am appears on the display. Refer to the table below to locate and clear the paper jam.

Operator Panel Message

Pap e r Jam 0

Open Front Door

Pap e r Jam 1

Cartridge Area

Pager Jam 2

Open Rear Door

Duplex jam 0

Check Inside

Duplex jam 1

Check Inside

a. Dell Laser MFP 1815dn only

Location of Jam Go to

Paper Feed Jam (tray 1)

Paper Feed Jam (optional tray 2)

Fuser Area Jam page 84.

Pap e r Exit Jam pa ge 85.

in the duplex unit page 89.

between the duplex unit and fuser area page 87.

page 81 or page 82.

To avoid tearing the paper, pull the jammed paper out gently and slowly. Follow the steps below to clear the jam.

Paper Feed Jam (tray 1)

Open and close the front cover. The jammed paper automatically exits the printer.

If the paper does not exit,

Pull the paper tray open.

go to the next step.

Troubleshooting 81

Remove the paper by gently pulling it straight out.

If you cannot see the paper or the paper does not move when pulled,

For more information, see "Fuser Area Jam" on page 84.

Insert the paper tray into the printer until it snaps into place.

Printing automatically resumes.

Paper Feed Jam (optional tray 2)

Pull the optional tray 2 open.

Remove the jammed paper from the printer.

If you cannot see the paper in this area or the paper does not move when pulled,

next step.

check the fuser area.

go to the

82 Troubleshooting

Pull the tray 1 half.

Pull the paper straight up and out.

Insert the trays back into the printer.

Printing automatically resumes.

Bypass Tray Jam

If the paper is not feeding properly,

pull the paper out of the printer.

Open and close the front cover to resume printing.

Troubleshooting 83

Fuser Area Jam

NOTICE: The fuser area is hot. Take care when removing paper from the printer.

Open the front cover and lightly pull the toner cartridge straight out.

Remove the paper by gently pulling it straight out.

84 Troubleshooting

Replace the toner cartridge and close the front cover.

Printing automatically resumes.

Paper Exit Jam

Open and close the front cover. The jammed paper automatically exits the printer.

If the paper does not exit,

Gently pull the paper out of the output tray.

If you cannot see the paper in th

cover.

If you see the jammed paper,

levers down and skip to step 10.

go to the next step.

e output tray or the paper does not move when pulled, open the rear

push the two blue pressure levers up and remove the paper. Push the

If you do not see the paper,

go to the next step.

Troubleshooting 85

Release the blue strap, the rear cover stopper, and fully open the rear cover, as shown.

Unfold the duplex guide fully.

86 Troubleshooting

While pushing the fuser lever to the right, open the fuser door.

NOTE: Make sure to unfold the fuser guide before opening the fuser door or you may damage

the fuser door.

Pull the jammed paper out.

If the jammed paper does not move when you pull,

push the two blue pressure levers up

to loosen the paper, and then remove it.

Return the levers, fuser door, duplex guide, and rear cover stopper to their original position.

Close the rear cover.

Printing automatically resumes.

Duplex Jam (Dell Laser MFP 1815dn only)

Duplex Jam 0

Pull the duplex unit out of the printer.

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Remove the jammed paper from the duplex unit.

If the paper does not come out with the duplex unit,

of the printer.

Push the duplex unit to the printer.

CAUTION:

If you do not push the duplex unit in correctly, a

remove the paper from the bottom

paper jam may occur.

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Duplex Jam 1

Open the rear cover.

Unfold the duplex guide fully.

Pull the jammed paper out.

Return the duplex guide and close the rear cover.

Printing automatically resumes.

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Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams

By selecting the correct paper types, most paper jams can be avoided. When a paper jam occurs, follow the steps outlined in "Clearing Jams in the Paper Paths" on page 81.

• Follow the procedures in "Loading Paper" on page 38. Ensure that the adjustable guides are correctly positioned.

• Do not overload the paper tray. Ensure that the paper is below the paper capacity mark on the inside wall of the paper tray.

• Do not remove the paper from the tray while your printer is printing.

• Flex, fan and straighten the paper before loading.

• Do not use creased, damp or curled paper.

• Do not mix paper types in the paper tray.

• Use only recommended print materials.

• Ensure that the recommended print side of print materials is facing down in the paper tray and facing up in the bypass tray.

•

If you use the Dell Laser MFP 1815dn,

ensure that the duplex unit is installed correctly.

More Troubleshooting

For more information about error messages or printing problems, see the

User’s Guide

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Installing Options

Precautions When Installing Printer Accessories

DISCONNECTING THE POWER CORD:

Never remove the control board cover while the printer is plugged in.

To avoid the possibility of an electrical shock, always disconnect the power cord when installing or removing ANY internal or external printer option.

DISCHARGE OF STATIC ELECTRICITY:

The control board and internal printer memory are sensitive to static electricity. Before installing or removing an internal printer memory, discharge static electricity from your body by touching something metal on any device plugged into a grounded power source.

finishing installation,

discharge any static electricity once again.

Installing Printer Memory

Additional printer memory is provided on a Dual In-line Memory Module (DIMM).

The MFP 1815n has 64 MB of memory and the MFP 1815dn has 92 MB of memory. Both can be expanded to 192 MB. However, MFP 1815dn user must remove the preinstalled memory DIMM before upgrading the memory.

If you walk around before

NOTE: Your printer supports only Dell DIMMs. Order Dell DIMMs online at www.dell.com.

Power the printer off and unplug all cables from the printer.

Grab the control board cover and open it.

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Completely open the latches on each side of the DIMM slot.

If you are using a Dell Laser MFP 1815dn, remove the preinstalled memory DIMM.

Remove a new memory DIMM from its antistatic package.

Holding the memory DIMM by the edges, align the notches on the memory DIMM with the grooves at the top of the memory DIMM slot.

Push the DIMM straight into the DIMM slot until it snaps into place. Make sure the latches fit over the notches located on either side of the DIMM.

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Close the control board cover.

Reconnect the power cord and printer cable, and turn the printer on.

Activating the Added Memory in the PS Printer Properties

After installing the memory DIMM, you need to select it in the printer properties of the PostScript printer driver so that you can use it:

Make sure that the PostScript printer driver is installed on your computer. For details about installing the PS printer driver, see "Installing Dell Software For Local Printing" on page 30.

Click the Windows

For Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000, select

For Windows XP, select

Start

menu.

Printers and Faxes

Settings

and then

Printers

Select the

Right-click the printer icon and:

In Windows 98/Me, click

In Windows 2000/XP, click

Preferences

In Windows NT 4.0, click

For Windows 98/Me, select

Dell Laser MFP 1815 PS

Properties

Print Setup

Document Default

Device Options

printer.

For Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP, select

Select the memory DIMM you installed from section.

For Windows 98, select

for:VMOption

Click OK.

Installable Option

change memory

or click

Properties

Device Settings

Printer Memory

VMOption

and then point to

in the

change setting

Printing

Installable Option

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Installing an Optional Tray 2

You can increase the paper handling capacity of your printer by installing an optional tray 2. This tray holds 250 sheets of paper.

Power the printer off and unplug all cables from the printer.

Remove the packing tape and the tape fastening the optional tray 2 cable from the bottom of the optional tray 2.

Find the location of the connector and the optional tray positioners.

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Place the printer over the tray, aligning the feet on the printer with the positioners in the optional tray 2.

Connect the cable into the connector on the back of the printer.

Load paper in the optional tray 2. For information about loading paper in this tray, see "Using the Paper Tray" on page 38.

Reconnect the power cord and printer cable, and turn the printer on.

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Activating the Installed Optional Tray 2 in the Printer Properties

When you print a document on paper loaded in the optional tray 2, you must configure the properties of the printer driver.

To access the properties of the printer driver:

Click the Windows

For Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000, click

For Windows XP, click

Click the

Right-click the printer icon and:

Dell Laser MFP 1815

In Windows 98/Me, click

Start

button.

Printers and Faxes

printer.

Properties

Settings

and point to

Printers

In Windows 2000/XP, click

In Windows NT 4.0, click

Click the

Click OK and print the document.

Printer

tab, and select

Print Setup

or click

Document Default

Tra y 2

from the

Properties

Option Tray

and then point to

drop-down list.

To set the tray in the printer properties of the PostScript printer driver.

Click the Widows

For Windows 98/Me/NT4.0/2000, select

For Windows XP, select

Select

Dell Laser MFP 1815 PS

Right-click the printer icon and:

In Windows 98/Me, click

In Windows 2000/XP, click

In Windows NT 4.0, click

Click the

Click OK.

Device Setting

Start

button.

Printers and Faxes

Properties

Print Setup

Document Default

tab, and select

printer.

Settings

or click

Installed

and then

Properties

from the

Printers

and then point to

Tray 2

Printing Preferences

drop-down list.

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Technical Assistance

If you need help with a technical problem, Dell is ready to assist you.

Call technical support from a telephone near or at the printer so that technical support can assist you with any necessary procedures. When calling Dell, use your Express Service Code to help expedite the routing of your call to the proper support personnel.

The Express Service Code is located on the front of the printer, as shown below.

Express Service

Code

NOTE: Dell's Express Service Code system may not be available in all countries.

In the U.S., Business customers should call 1-877-459-7298, and Consumer (Home and Home

Office) customers should call 1-800-624-9896.

If you are calling from a different country or are in a different Service area, see "Contacting Dell" on page 98 for your local telephone number.

Follow the menu prompts in the automated telephone system to speak with a technical support representative.

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Automated Order-Status Service

To check on the status of any Dell products that you have ordered, you can go to support.dell.com, or you can call the automated order-status service. A recording prompts you for the information needed to locate and report on your order. See "Contacting Dell" for the telephone number to call for your region.

Contacting Dell

To contact Dell electronically, you can access the following websites:

• www.dell.com

•

support.dell.com

•

premier.dell.com

medium/large business customers, including Premier, Platinum, and Gold customers)

For specific web addresses for your country, find the appropriate country section in the table below.

NOTE: Toll-free numbers are for use within the country for which they are listed.

When you need to contact Dell, use the electronic addresses, telephone numbers, and codes provided in the following table. If you need assistance in determining which codes to use, contact a local or an international operator.

(technical support)

(technical support for educational, government, healthcare, and

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Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code

U.S.A. (Austin, Texas)

International Access Code: 011

Country Code: 1

Department Name or Service Area,

Website and E-Mail Address

Automated Order-Status Service

AutoTech (portable and desktop computers)

Consumer (Home and Home Office)

Technical Support

Customer Service

DellNet™ Service and Support

Employee Purchase Program (EPP) Customers

Financial Services website: www.dellfinancialservices.com

Financial Services (lease/loans)

Financial Services (Dell Preferred Accounts [DPA])

Business

Customer Service and Technical Support

Employee Purchase Program (EPP) Customers

Projectors Technical Support

Public (government, education, and healthcare)

Customer Service and Technical Support

Employee Purchase Program (EPP) Customers

Dell Sales

Dell Outlet Store (Dell refurbished computers)

Software and Peripherals Sales

Spare Parts Sales

Extended Service and Warranty Sales

Fax

Dell Services for the Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, or Speech-Impaired

Area Codes,

Local Numbers, and

Toll-Free Numbers

toll-free: 1-800-433-9014

toll-free: 1-800-247-9362

toll-free: 1-800-624-9896

toll-free: 1-800-624-9897

toll-free: 1-877-Dellnet

(1-877-335-5638)

toll-free: 1-800-695-8133

toll-free: 1-877-577-3355

toll-free: 1-800-283-2210

toll-free: 1-877-459-7298

toll-free: 1-800-695-8133

toll-free: 1-877-459-7298

toll-free: 1-800-456-3355

toll-free: 1-800-234-1490

toll-free: 1-800-289-3355

or toll-free: 1-800-879-3355

toll-free: 1-888-798-7561

toll-free: 1-800-671-3355

toll-free: 1-800-357-3355

toll-free: 1-800-247-4618

toll-free: 1-800-727-8320

toll-free: 1-877-DELLTTY

(1-877-335-5889)

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Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code

Austria (Vienna)

International Access Code: 900

Country Code: 43

City Code: 1

Belgium (Brussels)

International Access Code: 00

Country Code: 32

City Code: 2

Canada (North York, Ontario)

International Access Code: 011

Colombia General Support

We bs it e : support.euro.dell.com

E-mail: tech_support_central_europe@dell.com

Home/Small Business Sales

Home/Small Business Fax

Home/Small Business Customer Care

Preferred Accounts/Corporate Customer Care

Home/Small Business Technical Support

Preferred Accounts/Corporate Technical Support

Switchboard

We bs it e : support.euro.dell.com

E-mail: tech_be@dell.com

E-mail for French Speaking Customers:

support.euro.dell.com/be/fr/emaildell/

Technical Support

Customer Care

Corporate Sales

Fax

Switchboard

Online Order Status: www.dell.ca/ostatus

AutoTech (automated technical support)

Te ch F ax

Customer Care (Home Sales/Small Business)

Customer Care (med./large business, government)

Technical Support (Home Sales/Small Business)

Technical Support (med./large bus., government)

Sales (Home Sales/Small Business)

Sales (med./large bus., government)

Spare Parts Sales & Extended Service Sales

Department Name or Service Area,

Website and E-Mail Address

Area Codes,

Local Numbers, and

Toll-Free Numbers

0820 240 530 00

0820 240 530 49

0820 240 530 14

0820 240 530 16

0820 240 530 14

0660 8779

0820 240 530 00

024819288

024819119

024819100

024819299

024819100

toll-free: 1-800-247-9362

toll-free: 1-800-950-1329

toll-free: 1-800-847-4096

toll-free: 1-800-326-9463

toll-free: 1-800-847-4096

toll-free: 1-800-387-5757

toll-free: 1-800-387-5752

toll-free: 1-800-387-5755

1 866 440 3355

980-9-15-3978

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Samsung LASERMFP1815DN Users Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Owner’s Manual

Contents

Understanding Your Multi-Function Printer

Front View

Rear View

CAUTION: SAFETY INFORMATION

Preparing Your Multi-Function Printer

Unlocking the Scanner

Using the Operator Panel

Common Keys

Key pad

Dell Laser MFP 1815n/1815dn Menu Functions

Changing the Display Language

Setting Up Faxing

Setting the Printer ID

Using the Number Keypad to Enter Characters

Setting the Time and Date

Storing a Number for Speed Dialing

Setting Group Dial

Preparing Networking

Attaching Cables

Printing the Network Configuration Page

Understanding the Software

Software Overview

Installing Dell Software For Local Printing

Windows XP:

Windows 2000:

Windows 98:

Windows Me:

Assigning an IP Address

Installing Dell Software For Network Printing

Uninstalling Software

Loading Print Media

Print Media Guidelines

Loading Paper

Using the Paper Tray

Using the Bypass Tray

Setting the Paper Size and Type

Setting the Paper Size

Setting the Paper Type

Placing Documents on the Scanner Glass

Loading Documents Into the ADF

Using Your Multi-Function Printer

Printing

Printing in Windows

Printing in Macintosh

Printing in Linux

Copying

Knowing Copy Menu

Setting the Basic Copy Options

Making Copies

Special Copy Features

Selecting a Paper Tray

Printing Copies on Both Sides of Paper

Changing the Default Settings

Scanning

Knowing Scan Menu

Scanning to an Application

Scanning Using Network Scan

Scanning to the USB Memory Key

Scanning Using the Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) Driver

Scanning and Sending an Email

Faxing

Knowing Fax Menu

Setting the Basic Fax Options

Sending a Fax Automatically

Sending a Fax Manually

Receiving a Fax

Forwarding Faxes to E-mail Addresses

Setting up the Fax System

Using Fax Features

Printing Reports

Using Advanced Fax Features

Using an Answering Machine

Using a Computer Modem

Maintenance