Name: Dell 3115cn Color Laser Printer
Brand: Dell
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Dell™ Multifunction Color Laser Printer 3115cn

User's Guide

Notes, Notices, and Cautions

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Controls View2
To Order Replacement Print Cartridges or Supplies from Dell2
Finding Information5
Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool8
Use the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool for9
Printer Status9
Printer Jobs9
Printer Settings9
Copy Printer Settings9
Address Book9
Print Volume9
Contact Dell Support at10
Using the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool10
Printer Information10
Order Supplies at10
Online Help10
For Internet Explorer 6.0/7.011
For Netscape Communicator 7.111
Setting up the Display Language11
Setting the Printer's IP Address to Non-Proxy11
For Firefox 1.5 or Later12
Page Display Format13
Left Frame13
Top Frame13
Right Frame14
Changing the Settings of Menu Items15
Details of Menu Items15
Table of Contents16
Printer Status17
Printer Events18
Job List19
Printer Information19
Printer Jobs19
Completed Jobs20
Printer Settings20
Menu Settings21
Printer Settings Report21
Reports34
System Settings34
USB Settings36
PCL Settings36
Network Settings36
Parallel Settings36
PS Settings37
Secure Settings38
Copy Defaults38
Copy Color Balance39
Copy Settings40
Scan Defaults41
Fax Defaults43
Fax Settings44
Adjust BTR46
Paper Density46
Printer Maintenance46
Adjust Fuser47
Auto Registration Adjustment47
Color Registration Adjustments48
Adjust Altitude48
Reset Defaults48
Clear Storage48
Clear Storage49
Non-Dell Toner49
Initialize Printmeter49
Clock Settings49
Web Link Customization49
- Web Link Customization50
- Print Server Reports50
Print Server Setup Page50
Netware Setup Page54
E-Mail Alert Setup Page55
Print Server Settings56
Basic Information56
Port Settings56
Wireless LAN58
Tcp/Ip58
Netware61
Smb62
Appletalk63
E-Mail Alert64
Snmp65
Bonjour (Mdns)65
IP Filter66
Scan to PC66
Setup Procedure67
Other Features68
Set Password68
Security69
Ipsec69
Copy Printer Settings70
Reset Print Server70
- Address Book71
- Copy Printer Settings Report71
- E-Mail Address71
- E-Mail Address-Top Page72
- Default Setup73
- E-Mail Group73
- E-Mail Group-Top Page73
- Server Address-Top Page74
- Phone Book75
- Phone Book-Top Page75
- FAX Speed Dial76
- FAX Group-Top Page76
- FAX Group77
- Print Volume77
- Dell Colortrack78
- Edit Print User Registration78
- Print User Settings78
- Tray Settings79
- About Your Multifunction Printer80
- Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)82
- Operator Panel82
- Power Saver Mode282
- Installing the Print Cartridges84
- Connecting Your Multifunction Printer89
- Choosing the Right Cable89
- Connecting the Multifunction Printer Locally90
- Connecting the Multifunction Printer to the Network93
- Turn on the Multifunction Printer93
- Print and Check the System Settings Page94
- Assign an IP Address95
- Verify the IP Settings96
- Connecting the Telephone Line96
- Enterprise Console Management Modules99
- Installing Optional Modules100
- Installing the Optional 550-Sheet Paper Feeder100
- When Using PCL Driver104
- Microsoft Windows Vista104
- Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 Enterprise X64 Edition104
- When Using PS Driver105
- Windows 2000/Windows NT 4.0105
- Installing a Duplexer106
- Mac os X106
- Installing a Memory Card114
- Installing the Dell Multi-Protocol Card119
- Confirming the Installation of the Multi-Protocol Card122
- Installing the Dell Wireless Printer Adapter 3310 USB122
- Wireless Installation Using USB Connection124
- Setup the Wireless Connection124
- Windows Vista124
- Installation of the Printer Driver133
- New Wireless Network Environment138
- Wireless Installation Using Wireless Connection141
- Install a Multifunction Printer141
- New Wireless Network Environment for both Computer/Multifunc. Printer144
- Wireless Installation Using Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool148
- Install a Multifunc. Printer to the Already-Operating Wireless Network148
- For Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Network148
- For Fixed IP Network151
- Wireless Setting through Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool160
- Access Point (Infrastructure, DHCP Network)160
- Access Point (Infrastructure, Fixed IP Network)164
- Confirming the Installation of the Wireless Printer Adapter167
- Print Media Guidelines169
- Paper Characteristics169
- Weight169
- Curl169
- Recommended Paper170
- Unacceptable Paper170
- Smoothness170
- Grain Direction170
- Moisture Content170
- Selecting Paper171
- Selecting Preprinted Forms and Letterhead172
- Printing on Letterhead172
- Selecting Pre-Punched Paper173
- Selecting Transparencies174
- Envelopes174
- When Printing on Transparencies174
- Labels175
- Storing Print Media176
- Identifying Print Media Sources and Specifications176
- Print Media Sizes and Support177
- Print Media Supported178
- Setup Paper Type179
- Loading Print Media180
- Loading Print Media in Standard and Optional Trays180
- Loading Letterhead183
- Multipurpose Feeder183
- Capacity183
- Print Media Dimensions184
- Loading the Multipurpose Feeder184
- Loading Envelopes186
- Using the Multipurpose Feeder187
- Linking Trays187
- Using the Duplex Function188
- Using Booklet Print188
- Using the Output Tray Extension189
- Using the Operator Panel Buttons191
- Printing a Panel Settings Page192
- Printing a System Settings Page193
- Using the Operator Panel to Change System Settings193
- Using the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool194
- To Select a New Value as a Setting194
- Resetting Defaults195
- Initializing NVRAM for Network Settings195
- Using the Copy Menus197
- Number of Copies197
- Color197
- Understanding Menus197
- Paper Tray198
- Reduce/Enlarge198
- Original Type198
- Lighter/Darker199
- Sharpness199
- Auto Fit200
- Color Saturation200
- Auto Exposure200
- 2Sided201
- Multiple-Up201
- Collated201
- Poster202
- Image Repeat202
- Margin202
- Copy Defaults203
- Scan to Email203
- Using the Scan Menus203
- Scan to Application204
- Scan to Network204
- File Format205
- Resolution205
- Document Size206
- Contrast207
- Speed Dial208
- Scan Defaults208
- Phone Number208
- Using the Fax Menus208
- Add Phonebook Entry209
- Group Dial209
- Original Type209
- Onhook210
- Polling Receive211
- Delayed Start211
- Using the Job Status Menus211
- Fax Defaults211
- Secure Receive212
- Proof Print212
- Stored Print212
- Secure Print212
- Using the Setup Menus213
- Secure Receive213
- Completed Fax213
- Pending Fax213
- Defaults Settings213
- Tray 1215
- Tray 2216
- Panel Settings216
- Color Test Page217
- Protocol Monitor217
- PCL Fonts List217
- Error History217
- Job History217
- PCL Macro List218
- Stored Documents218
- Admin Menu218
- Print Language219
- Pcl219
- Paper Size219
- Orientation220
- 2 Sided Print220
- Binding Edge221
- Font221
- Symbol Set223
- Font Size224
- Font Pitch224
- Form Line225
- Quantity225
- Image Enhance226
- Hex Dump226
- Draft Mode226
- PS Error Report227
- Linetermination227
- Postscript227
- Default Color227
- PS Job Time-Out228
- Paper Select Mode228
- Wired Network229
- Ethernet229
- Protocol230
- Ipx/Spx232
- IP Filter (Ipv4)233
- Initialize NVM233
- Adobe Protocol233
- Wireless Network234
- Wireless/Status234
- Wireless/Reset Wireless235
- Ecp239
- Fax Settings240
- Usb Settings240
- Interval Timer240
- Number of Redial241
- Int. of Redial241
- Ans Select241
- Auto Answer Fax241
- Auto Ans. TEL/FAX242
- Auto Ans. Ans/Fax242
- Line Monitor242
- Ring Tone Volume242
- DM Prevention243
- Remote Receive243
- Dialing Type243
- Line Type243
- Remote Rcv Tone244
- Duplex Print244
- Send Header244
- Send Header Name245
- G3Id245
- Local Name245
- DRPD Pattern245
- Prefix Dial246
- Fwd. Settings Num246
- Fwd. Set Print246
- Forward Settings246
- Prefix Dial Num247
- Discard Size247
- Color Fax247
- Extel Hook Thresh247
- Country248
- Fwd. Error Print248
- Power Saver Timer249
- Auto Reset249
- Alert Tone250
- Time-Out252
- MM/Inch253
- Auto Log Print253
- Print ID254
- Print Text254
- Banner Sheet255
- Fax Activity255
- Fax Transmit256
- Fax Broadcast256
- Protocol Monitor256
- RAM Disk257
- Substitute Tray257
- Maintenance258
- Auto Reg Adjust261
- Color Reg Adjust261
- Init Print Meter262
- Secure Settings263
- Panel Lock/Panel Lock Set264
- Panel Lock/Change Password264
- Copy/Scan/Fax Lock/Copy/Scan/Fax Set264
- Secure Receive/Change Password265
- Secure Receive/Secure Receive Set265
- Copy/Scan/Fax Lock/Change Password265
- Admin Reports266
- Server Address266
- Panel Language267
- Setting of Panel Lock267
- Fax Pending267
- Print Meter267
- Disabling Panel Lock268
- Dell Supplies Management System270
- Status Monitor Console270
- Status Window270
- Printing Status Window270
- Understanding Your Multifunction Printer Software270
- User Setup Disk Creating Tool271
- Software Update272
- Printer Settings Utility272
- Address Book Editor273
- Scanbutton Manager273
- Dell Scancenter274
- Sending a Job to Print275
- Avoiding Jams275
- Tips on Storing Print Media275
- Tips for Successful Printing275
- Canceling a Print Job276
- Canceling from the Printer Operator Panel276
- Canceling a Job from the Computer Running Windows276
- Canceling a Job from the Taskbar276
- Printing a Report Page277
- Canceling a Job from the Desktop277
- Printing a Font Sample List277
- Printing and Deleting Held Jobs278
- Printing a Font Sample List278
- Using the Print and Hold Function278
- Printing Held and Proof Print Jobs279
- Store Print279
- Loading Paper for Copying281
- Selecting Paper Tray281
- Preparing a Document281
- Making Copies from the Document Feeder Glass282
- Making Copies from the ADF284
- Setting Copy Options284
- To Make the 2Sided Copying290
- To Make the Multiple-Up Copying291
- Poster Copying292
- To Make the Image Repeat Copying294
- To Make the Margin Copying294
- Changing the Default Settings295
- Setting the Power Saver Timer Option296
- Scanning Overview297
- Scanning from Operator Panel298
- Scanning Using the TWAIN Driver299
- Scanning Using the Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) Driver300
- To Scan an Image from Control Panel301
- Using a Scanner on the Network302
- Sharing a Folder from Your Computer303
- Setting up the Address Book308
- Example of an Entry for Scan to Computer, SMB311
- Scan to Computer/Server through Wireless Setup312
- Example of an Entry for Scan to Server, FTP312
- Sharing a Folder with Sub-Folder from Your Computer313
- Start to Send the Scanned File on the Network314
- Setting Problems315
- Create a Password for Your User Login Account315
- Setting E-Mail Alert316
- Sending an E-Mail with the Scanned Image316
- Locate the IP Address of Your Computer316
- Registering a New User317
- Start to Send E-Mail with the Scanned File317
- Faxing319
- FAX Languages Setting Procedure319
- Setting the Machine ID320
- Using the Number Keypad to Enter Characters320
- Keypad Letters and Numbers321
- Changing Numbers or Names321
- Changing the Clock Mode322
- Setting the Time and Date322
- Inserting a Pause322
- Changing the Clock Mode323
- Setting Sounds323
- Speaker, Ringer, Key Sounds and Alarm Sounds323
- Speaker Volume323
- Sending a Delayed Fax324
- Specifying the Fax Settings324
- Changing the Fax Settings Options324
- Available Fax Settings Options325
- Advanced Fax Settings327
- Error Correction Mode (ECM)328
- Modem Speed328
- Fax Data Encoding Method329
- Sending a Fax330
- Loading an Original Document330
- Adjusting the Document Resolution332
- Sending a Fax Automatically334
- Sending a Fax Manually334
- Sending a Fax from the Driver (Direct Fax)335
- Automatic Redialing335
- Confirming Transmissions335
- Transmission Image Quality337
- Transmission Report337
- Record of Senders338
- Loading Paper for Receiving Faxes339
- Receiving Automatically in the Fax Mode339
- Receiving Manually in the Tel Mode339
- About Receiving Modes339
- Receiving Manually Using an External Telephone340
- Receiving Faxes Using the DRPD Mode340
- Receiving Faxes in the Memory341
- Conditions Faxing in Color341
- Setting the Color Fax Function342
- Changes in the Menu for Color Fax Settings342
- Checking Whether or Not a Fax was Sent in Color342
- Check on the Panel342
- Automatic Dialing343
- Check on the Activity Report343
- Storing a Number for Speed Dialing343
- Sending a Fax Using a Speed Dial344
- Group Dialing345
- Editing Group Dial Numbers345
- Sending a Fax Using Group Dialing (Multi-Address Transmission)346
- Printing a Speed Dial List346
- Other Ways to Fax346
- Using the Secure Receiving Mode346
- To Turn the Secure Receiving Mode on347
- To Print Received Documents347
- To Turn the Secure Receiving Mode off347
- Printing Reports347
- Fax Activity/Pending348
- Changing Setting Options348
- Printing a Report348
- Using an Answering Machine349
- Using a Computer Modem349
- Using a Computer Modem350
- Networking351
- About Sharing the Multifunction Printer on a Network351
- Setting up the Locally Shared Printer351
- Locally-Shared Printer351
- Printing Across a Network351
- Point and Print353
- To Check that the Multifunction Printer was Successfully Shared353
- Peer-To-Peer354
- Setting up a Network-Connected Printer355
- Configuring Network Parameters on the Operator Panel356
- Printing a Network Configuration Page356
- Setting Network Protocols356
- Static Addressing357
- Configuring TCP/IP357
- Dynamic Addressing (BOOTP/DHCP)358
- Restoring the Network Configuration358
- Resetting the Network Interface Card359
- Understanding Fonts360
- Typefaces and Fonts360
- Weight and Style360
- Pitch and Point Size361
- Bitmapped and Scalable Fonts362
- Resident Fonts363
- Symbol Sets368
- Symbol Sets for PCL 5/PCL 6368
- Understanding Multifunction Printer Messages370
- Clearing Jams378
- Identifying the Location of Paper Jams379
- Removing Print Jams from the ADF380
- Removing Print Jams from the Multipurpose Feeder381
- Removing Print Jams from the Standard Tray384
- Removing Print Jams from the Fuser Unit386
- Removing Print Jams from the Optional Duplexer389
- Removing Print Jams from the Optional Feeder392
- Troubleshooting Guide396
- Basic Printer Problems397
- Display Problems398
- Printing Problems398
- Print Quality Problems399
- Copy Problems404
- Fax Problems404
- Fax Problems405
- Scanning Problems406
- Option Problems407
- Other Problems407
- Contacting Service408
- Configuration of Your Printer Instructions408
- User Settings409
- Setup Printing Letter Plain from Multipurpose Feeder409
- Setup Printing Letter Plain from Tray1411
- Setup Printing Letter Plain from Tray2412
- Setup Printing Letter Transparency from Multipurpose Feeder413
- Setup Printing Envelope from Multipurpose Feeder414
- Setup Paper Size415
- Configuration417
- Installing Printer Drivers417
- Parallel Printing417
- USB Printing419
- Setup Network419
- Printer Setup420
- Determining the Wireless Network Settings422
- Wireless Setting through Dell Printer Config. Web Tool-Advanced Setup446
- Setup Security453
- Troubleshooting Instructions454
- Diagnostic Menu Map (Customer Mode)454
- Testing "Print Quality"455
- Testing "Tonerpalletcheck" or "Contaminationchk"456
- Change the ECM Mode456
- Clear NVRAM456
- Removing the Used Print Cartridge457
- How to Replace Print Cartridges457
- Installing a New Print Cartridge458
- How to Replace the Fuser Unit461
- Removing the Used Fuser Unit461
- Installing a New Fuser Unit463
- How to Replace Rollers466
- Removing the Used Separator Roller in Tray466
- Installing the New Separator Roller in the Tray468
- Removing the Used Separator Roller Inside the Multifunction Printer470
- Replacing the Transfer Belt Unit473
- Removing the Used Transfer Belt Unit474
- Installing a New Transfer Belt Unit476
- Printing with Web Services for Devices (WSD)478
- Installing a Printer Driver Using the Add Printer Wizard478
- Maintaining Your Multifunction Printer479
- Determining the Status of Supplies479
- Conserving Supplies479
- Ordering Supplies480
- Storing Consumables481
- Replacing Print Cartridges481
- Replacing the Fuser Unit486
- Replacing Separator Rollers491
- Removing the Used Separator Roller Inside the Multifunc. Printer495
- Installing the New Separator Roller Inside the Multifunc. Printer497
- Adjusting Color Registration502
- Printing the Color Registration Chart502
- Determining Values503
- Entering Values503
- Cleaning the Scanner504
- Cleaning the Roller in the ADF506
- Removing the Optional 550-Sheet Paper Feeder507
- Removing Options507
- Removing the Optional Duplexer509
- Removing the Optional Memory Card512
- Removing the Optional Multi-Protocol Card514
- Removing the Wireless Printer Adapter516
- Printer Specifications519
- OS Compatibility519
- Power Supply519
- Page Description Language (Pdl)/Emulation, Operating System,Interface520
- Memory520
- Dimensions520
- Power Supply520
- MIB Compatibility521
- Environmental521
- Print Quality Guarantee521
- Altitude521
- Cables522
- Copier Specification523
- Scanner Specification524
- Facsimile Specifications524
- The UNIX Filter525
- Operating Environment525
- Overview525
- Printing with UNIX Filter (Unix/Linux)525
- Before Using UNIX Filter526
- Installing the UNIX Filter527
- Before Installation527
- Files Added by the Installation527
- Solaris527
- Linux528
- Hp-Ux529
- Installation Procedure Overview529
- Operation on Linux530
- Installation of Software530
- Operation on Solaris531
- Setting the Multifunction Printer531
- Installation/System Setting531
- Operation on HP-UX533
- Installation Procedure533
- Uninstalling the UNIX Filter535
- About Uninstalling535
- Printing from Linux536
- Printing (Linux)536
- Printing and Using the Utilities536
- Printing (Solaris)538
- To Print to the Default Printer538
- To Print to Other Printers538
- To Change the Default Printer Temporarily for Printing538
- To Select a Paper Tray for Printing539
- To Print Text Files539
- To Print Text/Postscript Files540
- Printing (HP-UX)549
- To Print Using File Format550
- Specifying the User Name550
- To Print with Added Options550
- Authentication Printing550
- Specifying the Password551
- Txt2Ps2 (Linux/Solaris/Hp-UX)551
- To Specify the Password for Authentication Printing551
- Format551
- Option552
- Environmental Variable567
- File567
- Sunras2Ps2 (Solaris)568
- Function568
- Tiff2Ps2 (Linux/Solaris/Hp-UX)582
- Xwd2Ps2 (Linux/Solaris/Hp-UX)596
- Dellpsif (Linux)610
- Precautions and Limitations614
- During Installation614
- During Printing615
- Using Lp/Lpr Command (Linux/Solaris/Hp-UX)615
- Using Txt2Ps2 (Linux/Solaris/Hp-UX)616
- Using Sunras2Ps2/Tiff2Ps2/Xwd2Ps2 (Sunras2Ps2 Apply to Solaris Only)616
- Printing Postscript Files (Linux/Solaris/ HP-UX)617
- Using Xwd2Ps2 (Linux/Solaris/ HP-UX)617
- Using Dellpsif (Linux)617
- Using Tiff2Ps2 (Linux/Solaris/Hp-UX)617
- Header/Footer Option (-Hd=Position:format:page, -Hfheaderfont)618
- TBCP Filter (Solaris/Linux/Hp-UX)618
- For Libtiff Software618
- Printing with CUPS (Linux)620
- Operation on Turbolinux 10 Desktop or Redhat es 3/4620
- Installing the Printer Driver620
- Setting up the Queue620
- Uninstalling the Printer Driver621
- Specifying the Printing Options621
- Setting the Default Queue621
- Operation on SUSE 9.2/9.3622
- Printing from the Application Program623
- Setting the Password for Authority as the Printer Administrator624
- Safety and Regulatory Information626
- Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance626
- Information Statement (US Only)626
- FCC Information627
- FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement627
- CE Notice (European Union)628
- Industry Canada Compliance Statement628
- CE Mark Notice629
- Noise Emissions Levels630
- Laser Notice630
- MSDS Materials for Dell Printer631
- Energy Star Compliance631
- Telecommunication Line Cord632
- When Using the Telephone Equipment632
- Dell Technical Support Policy633
- Contacting Dell633
- Warranty and Return Policy634

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