Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer User manual

Unpacking Your Multi-Function Printer
1. Select a location for your printer.
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lLeave enough room to open the printer tray, covers, doors, and options. It is also important to allow enough space around the printer for proper
ventilation.
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lProvide a proper environment:
lA firm, level surface
lAway from the direct airflow of air conditioners, heaters, or ventilators
lAway from sunlight, extreme humidity, or high fluctuations in temperature
lA clean, dry, and dust free location
2. In addition to the Dell™Laser Multi-Function Printer 1815dn, ensure that you have the following items in the box. If there is a missing item, contact
Dell:
a. The appearance of the power cord and the telephone line cord may differ according to your country's specifications.
b. The Drivers and Utilities CD contains Dell printer drivers, Scan drivers, Printer Settings Utility, Set IP, Macintosh driver, Linux driver, Dell Toner
ManagementSystem™,DellScanCenter™,PaperPort®and an HTML User's Guide.
c. This item is only provided in some countries.
3. Save the carton and packing material in case the printer needs to be repacked.
4. Remove the packing tape from the front, back and sides of the printer.
CAUTION: The printer requires at least two people to lift it safely.
NOTE: Leave the printer in the box until you are ready to install it.
toner cartridge
power corda
owner's manual
telephone line cord
Drivers and Utilities CDb
terminatorc
setup diagram
quick reference guide (optional)
NOTE: Use the telephone line cord supplied with your printer. If you choose to use a different cord, use an AWG #26 or lower gauge cord that is a
maximum 250 cm in length.
NOTE: The power cord must be plugged into a grounded power socket.

5. Remove the label completely from the scanner module by gently pulling it. The scan unlock switch automatically moves FORWARD to the unlock position.
6. There is a space on the operator panel designed to hold the quick reference guide (optional) for easy access at any time. Remove the adhesive tape at
the back side of the quick reference guide (optional).
7. Attach the quick reference guide (optional) to the space on the operator panel.
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About Your Multi-Function Printer
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These are the main components of your printer. The following illustrations show the standard Dell Laser MFP 1815dn and an optional tray 2 attached:
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Front View
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NOTE: To confirm the scanner is unlocked, open the scanner cover and look through the document glass to make sure the blue latch is in the
unlocked ( ) position. If the latch is not in the unlocked position, reach under the operator panel and pull it forward.
NOTE: When you are moving the printer or do not intend to use it for a long period of time, move the switch BACKWARD to the lock position, as
shown.
To scan or copy a document, the switch must be unlocked.

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Rear View
a. If the phone communication is serial in your country (such as Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Austria, Belgium, Italy, France and Switzerland),
you must remove
the plug from the Phone connector and insert the supplied terminator.
b. You can buy and install a locking unit to prevent the installed memory card from being removed.
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Operator Panel Button Functions
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Common Keys
Key Pad
Press:
To:
Return to the upper menu.
Scroll through available options.
Confirm the selection on the display.
Start a job.
Stop an operation at any time, or return to main menu.

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Fonts
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The Dell Laser printer supports the following fonts:
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Installing the Toner Cartridge
1. Open the front cover.
2. Remove the toner cartridge from its bag and thoroughly shake the cartridge from side-to-side to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge.
Press:
To:
Dial/Enter number or enter alphanumeric characters.
Store frequently used fax numbers in memory or search for stored fax numbers or email
addresses.
It also enables you to print a Phonebook list.
Insert a pause into a fax number in edit mode.
CAUTION: To prevent damage, do not expose the toner cartridge to light for more than a few minutes.

3. Holding the toner cartridge by the handle, slide it into the printer until it locks firmly into place.
4. Close the front cover.
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Loading Paper
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Load up to 250 sheets of plain paper (75 g/m2, 20lb) in the paper tray.
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To load paper:
1. Pull open the paper tray and remove it from the printer.
NOTE: If toner comes into contact with your clothing, wipe the toner off with a dry cloth and wash your clothing in cold water. Hot water sets toner
into fabric.
CAUTION: Do not touch the green underside of the toner cartridge. Use the handle on the cartridge to avoid touching this area.
NOTE: Set the paper type and size after loading paper into the paper tray. See "Setting the Paper Type" and "Setting the Paper Size" for the paper
used in copying and faxing, or "Paper Tab" for PC-printing.

2. If you load paper that is longer than a standard (Letter or A4) size, such as Legal paper, press and unlatch the guide lock, and then slide the paper
length guide out completely to extend the paper tray to its full length.
3. Flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them, and then fan them out. Do not fold or crease the print media. Align the edges on a level surface.
4. Insert the paper stack into the paper tray with the side to be printed on, facing down.
5. Do not exceed the maximum stack height indicated by the paper limit marks on the both inside walls of the tray.
6. Slide in the paper length guide until it lightly touches the end of the paper stack.
For paper smaller than Letter size, adjust the front paper length guide so that it lightly touches the paper stack.
NOTE: Overloading the paper tray may cause paper jams.

7. Pinch the paper width guide, as shown, and move it towards the stack of paper until it lightly touches the side of the stack.
8. Insert and slide the paper tray back into the printer.
9. Set the paper type and size. See "Setting the Paper Type" and "Setting the Paper Size".
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Making Connections
Connecting the Telephone Line
1. Plug one end of a telephone line cord into the telephone line socket (Line) and the other end into an active wall jack.
To connect a telephone and/or answering machine to your printer, remove the plug from the extension telephone socket (EXT) ( ) and plug the
telephone or answering machine into the extension telephone socket (EXT).
If your printer is not blocked with the plug, directly plug the telephone or answering machine into the extension telephone socket (EXT) ( ).
NOTE: Improper adjustment of paper guides can result in paper jams.
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NOTE: For additional information, refer to "Using an Answering Machine" or "Using a Computer Modem".

If the phone communication is serial in your country (such as Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Austria, Belgium, Italy, France and Switzerland), remove the plug
from the extension telephone socket (EXT) ( ) and insert the supplied terminator.
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Connecting the Printer Cable
Connecting the Printer Locally
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A local printer is a printer connected to your computer using a USB cable. If your printer is attached to a network instead of your computer, skip this step and go
on to "Connecting the printer to the Network".
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To connect the printer to a computer:
1. Make sure the printer, computer, and any other attached devices are powered off and unplugged.
2. Connect a USB cable to the USB port on your printer.
3. Connect the other end of the cable into an available USB port on the computer, not the USB keyboard.
Connecting the Printer to the Network
1. Make sure the printer, computer, and any other attached devices are powered off and unplugged.
2. Connect one end of a standard category 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) network cable into a LAN drop or hub, and the other end into the Ethernet
network port on the back of the printer. The printer automatically adjusts for the network speed.
NOTE: USB cables are sold separately. Contact Dell to purchase a USB cable.
NOTE: Connecting the printer to the USB port of the computer requires a certified USB cable. You will need to buy a USB 2.0 compliant cable that is
about 3 m in length.

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Powering On the Multi-Function Printer
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To power on the printer:
1. Plug one end of the power cord into the power receptacle at the back of the printer and the other end into a properly grounded outlet.
2. Press the power switch to power on the printer. Warming Up appears on the display indicating that the printer is now on.
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To view your display text in another language, see "Changing the Display Language".
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Dell Laser MFP 1815dn Menu Functions
NOTE: After connecting the printer, you need to configure the network parameters on the operator panel. See "Printing a Network Configuration Page".
CAUTION: The fusing area at the rear part of the inside of your printer becomes hot once the printer is powered on.
CAUTION: Be careful of hot areas when accessing this area.
CAUTION: Do not disassemble the printer when it is powered on. If you do, you may receive an electric shock.
1. Paper Setup
2. Copy Defaults
3. Fax Defaults
Paper Size
Paper Type
# of copies
Zoom
Contrast
Quality
Select Tray
Duplex
Contrast
Resolution
Rings to Answr
Receive Mode
Redial Delay
Redial Attmpts
MSG Confirm
Auto Report
Auto Reduction
Discard Size
Receive Code
DRPD Mode
Duplex
4. Scan Defaults
5. Advanced Fax
6. Directory
Image Size
Version
Resolution
Netscan Tm-out
Send Forward
Recv Forward
Toll Save
Junk Fax Setup
Secure Receive
Prefix Dial
Stmp Rcvd Name
ECM Mode
Modem Speed
Rcv Disable
PhoneBook
Email
7. Reports
8. Email Setup
9. Network CFG
Phone Book
MSG Confirm
SMTP Server
Configuration

1. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Menu and press Select ( ).
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight the desired setting.
3. Press Select ( ) or select the displayed setting.
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Changing the Display Language
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To change the displayed language that the operator panel displays, follow these steps:
1. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Menu and press Select ( ).
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Machine Setup and press Select ( ).
3. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Language and press Select ( ).
4. Press Scroll ( or ) to display the language you want.
The available languages are English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Czech, Iberian Portuguese, Dutch, Polish, Norwegian, Swedish, Finish, Danish and
Russian.
5. Press Select ( ) to save the selection.
6. Press Cancel ( ) to return to Standby mode.
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Select Country
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To change the country that appears on the operator panel, follow these steps:
1. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Menu and press Select ( ).
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Machine Setup and press Select ( ).
3. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Select Country and press Select ( ).
4. Press Scroll ( or ) to display the country you want and press Select ( ).
5. Press Cancel ( ) to return to Standby mode.
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Sent Report
RCV Report
System Data
Scheduled Jobs
Junk Fax List
Scan Journal
Email Report
User Setup
Send to Self
Default From
Default Subj
Email Forward
Control Access
Set Passcode
Clear Settings
Print Sys. Data
10. Sound/
Volume
11. Machine setup
12. Maintenance
Speaker
Ringer
Button
Alarm Sound
Machine ID
Date&Time
Clock Mode
Language
Power save
Timeout
CCD Power Save
Toner Save
Select Country
Global Access
Import Setting
Export Setting
Clean Drum
Clear Settings