Dell 2155cn User manual

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Aordable multifunction convenience with fast color printing for
small businesses and workgroups
The Dell 2155cn and Dell 2155cdn are designed for small and medium sized businesses and small
workgroups looking for highly aordable, professional-quality print, copy, fax and scan capabilities all in one
convenient device. And with automatic two-sided duplex printing, the Dell 2155cdn can help your
organization save on printing costs as well.
Performing eciently at copy/print speeds of up to 24 pages per minute (ppm) mono and color (letter) (actual
print speed will vary with use) the Dell 2155cn and Dell 2155cdn can reliably produce high quality printing at a
maximum monthly duty cycle of up to 40,000 pages. Plus the Dell 2155cn and Dell 2155cdn can deliver razor-
sharp color print outs to fulfill everyday printing needs using the latest color printing technology.
Achieve professional quality color prints with the Dell 2155cn and Dell 2155cdn, featuring fast print speeds in both
mono and color, and amazing long-term value built with your growing business in mind.
The Dell 2155cn and Dell 2155cdn
multifunction color laser printers

Toner cartridges1 Dell 2155cn/cdn black and color (CMY) toner standard and ship-with capacity: approximately 1,200 pages1;
black toner high capacity: approximately 3,000 pages, color toner (CMY) high capacity: approximately 2,500 pages;
dual pack, 3,000 pages x 2 units (mono only)
Memory (RAM) 256 MB DDR2-400 MHz, 144-pin SO-DIMM; upgradable 512 MB to maximum 768 MB (with standard + optional DIMM)
Connectivity USB 2.0 (high speed) Client port, Ethernet port, (Giga) Wireless port (For optional dongle),
USB Host Port (USB 2.0 Embedded Host Port for USB Memory)
Paper handling Input: standard 250-sheet drawer + 1 sheet multipurpose tray; optional 250-sheet tray; output: 150-sheet bin
Service and support Toll-free technical support and 1-Year Limited Hardware Warranty2 and 1-Year Next Business Day Advanced Exchange
Service4 Optional: Extended service options available during term of warranty for up to 4 years
Vibrant color
Advanced color laser printing technology delivers brilliant color
output every time. With a native print resolution of 600 x 600 dpi,
your color documents will always look sharp. Plus you can get crisp
graphics, text, and photos with true-to-life color with the automatic
color space and image correction technology. Enjoy amazing
color image quality thanks to our advanced emulsion aggregation
process which produces smaller, more controllable toner particles
than traditional, mechanically produced toners and has super
fine distribution.
All-in-one functionality—fast and reliable
Experience the convenient functionality of four devices in one—
enjoy fast high quality printing, faxing, scanning and copying all up
to 24 pages per minute (ppm) (Letter) in both mono and color. And
with a maximum monthly duty cycle of up to 40,000 pages, the Dell
2155cn and 2155cdn can handle your organization’s color printer
needs well. Easily share the Dell 2155cn/cdn across your network
using Dell’s Printer Configuration Web Tool. And make digital
archiving a reality with Nuance® PaperPort® 12.
Low total costs of printing—high value
Get superb performance for the initial investment in the Dell
2155cn and Dell 2155cdn; then enjoy exceptional long term value
with a low cost per page as well. Manage your printing costs with
ColorTrack 2.1, which lets you control user access to color printing.
And take advantage of the ability to continue to print in black even
on the occasion when your color toner runs out. Factoring in Dell’s
reliable, outstanding printer support, it’s clear the Dell 2155cn and
Dell 2155cdn are smart investments that can handle the printing
needs of small and medium businesses with ease.
Solid warranty and service
Should your Dell 2155cn or Dell 2155cdn need service, Dell’s
standard 1-Year Limited Hardware Warranty2 and 1-Year Next
Business Day Advanced Exchange Service4 can help get you back
up and running again promptly. Protect your investment even
longer with an optional Limited Hardware Warranty extension which
is available during the term of the warranty for up to four years.
Environmentally-conscious design—reduce, recycle, renew
Dell’s end-of-use programs include a commitment to recycling
printers and toner cartridges. According to the US Environmental
Protection Agency, Energy Star®-certified3 products, like the
Dell 2155cn and Dell 2155cdn, are up to 25% more power ecient
on average than conventional models. The Dell 2155cn and
Dell 2155cdn have been designed to help reduce the use of
hazardous materials. Dell printer users can return toner cartridge
to Dell for recycling at no additional cost. Dell also helps customers
dispose of old printers and other computer equipment in an
environmentally-conscious manner.
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Dell 2155cn and Dell 2155cdn
multifunction color laser printers

Dell 2155cn and Dell 2155cdn
multifunction color laser printers
Product description Highly aordable and convenient multifunction (print, copy scan and fax) networked color laser printers
designed for small workgroups.
Printer specifications
Print speed Up to 24 ppm mono and color (letter) (simplex); up to 16.8 mono and color (letter) (duplex) (actual print speed
will vary with use)
Warm up time Ready state: Equal or less than 16.5 seconds; First page out time/From Ready state Equal or less than
15.5 seconds
Print resolution 600 x 600 dpi
User interface LCD: 16 characters x 4 lines; Backlight: white backlight; Buttons: 26 buttons plus 12 key pad;
Status LED: 4 LEDs (“Data,” “Ready/Error,” “Color” and “B&W”)
Data streams PCL 5e, PCL 5c, PCL 6, XPS (host based)
Processor speed 533 Mhz
Memory (RAM) Standard: 256MB DDR2-400MHz, 144-pin SO-DIMM
Memory expansion 512 MB; maximum 768 MB (when Standard + optional DIMM)
Maximum duty cycle Up to 40,000 pages per month; Typical monthly duty cycle: 750 - 4,000
Copy specifications
Mode Mono, color
Copy speed Color: 23 copies per minute (cpm) (1 to N copies), 8 cpm (N to N copies);
Mono: 23 cpm (1 to N copies), 16 cpm (N to N copies)
Warm-up time 21 seconds or less
First copy out time Ready(Sec): 25sec/15sec or less (Color/Mono)
Maximum copies </= 99
Zoom 25 - 400%
Copy settings Collate, N-up (2 in 1 only), Collate (15 page document, multiple copy), ID Copy, Sharpness, Color Balance:
(Setup menu only), Background removal: Yes, Color Saturation :Yes
Faxing specifications
Communication mode V.34 (33.6 /31.2 /28.8 /26.4 /24 /21.6 /19.2 /16.8 /14.4 /12 /9.6 /7.2 /4.8 /2.4kbps); V.17 (14.4 /12 /9.6 /7.2kbps);
V.29 (9.6 /7.2kbps); V.27ter (4.8 /2.4kbps)
Compatibility ITU-T G3
Fax speed 4 seconds (letter)
Speed dial 200 entries, Group Dial (6 groups, 200 entries to each group)
Memory size 4 MB
Scanning specifications
Optical resolution 1200 x 1200 dpi
Scan depth Color: 24 bit; mono: 1 bit for lineart, 8 bit for grayscale
Scan size (maximum) Scan platen: 8.5 in x 11.7 in; ADF: 8.5 in x 14 in
Scanning features Scan to email, scan to SMB/FTP, scan to application, scan to USB memory
Formats TIFF (single/multi); JPEG; PDF Ver 1.3
Paper handling
Standard input sources 1-sheet multipurpose tray; 250-sheet standard tray
Additional/max input capacity 250-sheet tray / 501 sheets
Duplexer Standard for 2150cdn
Automated Document
Feeder specifications:
Capacity 35 sheets standard paper
Acceptable paper size Letter SEF, Executive SEF, Folio SEF, Legal SEF, A4 SEF, B5 SEF, A5 SEF
Paper type/weight Standard/1.8 oz - 4.4 oz
Standard output destination 150-sheet tray (maximum output capacity: 150 sheets)
Supported media types, sizes and paper weights
Media types supported Plain paper (normal, thick); cover; coated paper; label; postcard; envelope; recycled paper
Media sizes Standard 250 sheet tray: Letter SEF, Executive SEF, Folio (8.5 in x 13 in) SEF, Legal SEF, Com-10 SEF, Monarch/DL,
A4 SEF, B5 SEF, A5 SEF, C5 SEF. Custom paper size: Width: 3 in to 8.5 in, Length: 3.86 in to 14 in;
Optional drawer: Letter SEF, Executive SEF, Folio (8.5 in x 13 in) SEF, Legal SEF, A4 SEF, B5 SEF, A5 SEF
Media weight 1 sheet multipurpose tray: 2.1 oz to 3.7 oz; Standard 250 sheet tray: 2.1 oz to 7.6 oz
Printable area 8.185 in x 13.685 in
Page layout options Portrait or landscape orientation, multiple copies, duplex printing, multipage printing (N-up), poster, booklet
printing, watermarks, collate, form, rotation
Connectivity Standard interfaces: USB 2.0 (high speed) Client port; Ethernet port (Giga); Wireless port (For optional dongle);
USB host port (USB 2.0 embedded host port for USB memory)
Print languages and fonts Languages: PCL 5e, PCL 5C, PCL 6, XPS (host based); fonts: HP PCL® 6 Emulation: 80 scalable fonts

Dell 2155cn and Dell 2155cdn
multifunction color laser printers
Operating Systems (OS) support Microsoft® Windows® 7 32-bit/64-bit, Windows Vista® 32-bit/64-bit (Home Basic, Home Premium, Ultimate,
Business), Windows Server 2008 32-bit/64-bit, Windows XP 32-bit/64-bit (Home & Pro), Windows 2003 Server
32-bit/64-bit, Windows Cluster Server Environment; Mac OS®: 10.3.9 or later (Power PC 32-bit), 10.4.11 or later
(Power PC 32-bit/Intel 32-bit), 10.5 with latest update (Power PC 32/64-bit/ Intel 32/64-bit), 10.6 with the latest
update (Intel 32/64-bit); SUSE Enterprise Linux Desktop 10 (x86); Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Desktop (x86);
NovellYES certification; SAP R/3 environment supported. Microsoft® Windows Server 2003 running Terminal
Server with Citrix Presentation Server 4.0 and 4.5 and XenApp 5.0; Microsoft® Windows Server 2008 running
Terminal Server with Citrix Presentation Server 4.5 and XenApp 5.0
Wireless Optional
Network protocol
Network/transport protocols TCP/IP; IPv4/IPv6
Wireless certification WiFi logo; WPA 2.0 (Personal); WPS
Security protocol WPA – TKIP or AES, WEP – 64/128 bit, IEEE 802.1x
Consumables
Toner management In conjunction with the printer and software, features include toner level reporting, low toner alerts, auto-
generated alert e-mails, toner conservation, and the Dell Toner Management System
Ship-with toner cartridge capacity1 1,200 capacity (black); 1,200 page capacity color (CMY)
Standard toner cartridge capacity1 1,200 capacity (black); 1,200 page capacity color (CMY)
High capacity toner cartridge1 3,000 page capacity (black); 2,500 page capacity color (CMY); Dual pack: 3,000 pages x 2 units (mono only)
Toner recycling Dell’s Recycling Program (details included in product)
Language and regulatory certifications
Printer firmware & software English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Danish, Norwegian, Dutch, Swedish
Safety certifications IEC60950-1:2005 2nd edition / EN60950-1:2006 2nd edition; IEC60825-1 (Laser); NEMKO (Nordic); UL/cUL
(UL60950-1:2007 2nd edition) FDA/DHHS (21CFR, Chapter 1, Sub J)
EMC certifications EN55022:2006+A1:2007 Class B; EN61000-3-2:2006; EN 61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001+A2:2005;
EN55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003]; FCC CFR Title 47, Part 15 Class B (USA); ICES-003, (Canada)
Environmental compliance and EUP Tier 1 (2010) requirement; RoHS-compliant5, Energy Star® (2155cdn model only); Blue Angel (Germany);
other certifications/compliances JITC testing (per current requirement) for US FED on Ipv6 compliance; GS Mark (Germany) Section 508
Printer management Dell OpenManage™ Printer Manager; Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool; Dell ColorTrack 2.1 and Dell Toner
Management System™, Standard Printer MIB, Dell Private MIB
Warranty and service options
Standard service 1-Year Limited Hardware Warranty2 and 1-Year Next Business Day Advanced Exchange4
Service options Extended service options are available up to 4 years
Printer options and accessories 250-sheet input tray, wireless printer adapter, 512 MB Memory DIMM
Physical specifications
Dimensions (W x D x H) Printer: 17.2 in x 21.1 in x 22.8 in; Shipping: 27 in x 23.1 in x 29.5 in
Weight Printer: 66.1 lbs with duplexer; Shipping: 80.5 lbs with duplexer
Operating environment Unpackaged: Temperature: 41°F to 90°F; Relative humidity: 15% to 85% RH, non-condensing; Altitude: ≤ 10,170 ft.
above sea level. Packaged: Temperature: 32°F to 95°F; Relative humidity: 15% to 80% RH; Altitude: ≤ 10,170 ft.
above sea level.
Acoustics5
Average sound pressure Printing (simplex mode): Sound Pressure, Bystander position (LpAm): 52.9dB(A)(Ref)
Voltage 120 vac models: 110 to 127 vac, 50 ± 3 Hz / 60 ± 3 Hz nominal; 230 vac models: 220 to 240 vac, 50 ± 3 Hz / 60 ±
3 Hz nominal
Power consumption Standby mode: 52W; Power Saver mode: Save mode: ≤ 17W; deep sleep: ≤ 12W;
(Energy Star®-compliant) O: 0W; Continuous printing: 520W
Maximum current consumption 10A @ 110V-127V, 5A @ 220V-240V
Power Save options User definable 5 - 30 mins. (default 5 mins.)
Service options Extended service options are available up to 4 years
Contents in box Dell 2155cn/cdn Color Printer, Installation Software CD (Printer Driver & Dell Supplies Management Software), Dell
2155cn/cdn Ship-With Black Cartridge (1,200 page yield1), Dell 2155cn/cdn Ship-With Color Cartridges (1,200 page
yield1), Power Cord, Placemat, Product Information Guide, Quick Reference Guide (DAO only), NoM Techsheets
(DAO only), and Hardware Recycle Program label and instructions.
1 Tested in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752 testing methodology. Yields vary with usage and environmental conditions.
2 For a copy of Limited Hardware Warranty, write Dell USA LP, Attn: Warranties, One Dell Way, Round Rock, TX 78682 or visit www.dell.com/warranty.
3 For details on energy eciency of Energy Star-qualified products, refer to: http://www.energystar.gov.
4 Replacement part/unit dispatched, if needed, following completion of phone/online diagnosis. Fee charged for failure to return defective unit. Availability varies. Other conditions apply.
5 Sound Pressure: Typical measurements based on ISO 7779.