Getting started, Setting up the hardware, Setting up the network – Dell 2145cn Multifunction Color Laser Printer User Manual

Page 17: Supported operating environments, Printing a demo page

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Getting started

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getting started

This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for setting up the printer.

This chapter includes:

Setting up the hardware

Printing a demo page

Setting up the network

System requirements

Installing the software

Printer's basic settings

SETTING UP THE HARDWARE

This section shows the steps to set up the hardware which is explained in

the Quick Install Guide. Ensure you read Quick Install Guide and complete

following steps.
1. Select a stable location.

Select a level, stable place with adequate space for air circulation. Allow

extra space to open covers and trays.

The area should be well-ventilated and away from direct sunlight or

sources of heat, cold, and humidity. Do not set the printer close to the

edge of your desk or table.

Printing is suitable for altitudes under 1,000 m (3,281 ft). Refer to the

altitude setting to optimize your printing. See "Altitude adjustment" on

page 20 for more information.
Select a flat, stable surface that is not inclined greater than 2 mm (0.08

inch). Otherwise, printing quality may be affected.

2. Unpack the printer and check all the enclosed items.

3. Remove the tape that is holding the printer tightly.
4. Install the toner cartridge.
5. Load paper (see "Loading paper" on page 27).
6. Ensure that all the cables are connected to the printer.
7. Turn the printer on.

PRINTING A DEMO PAGE

Print a demo page to ensure that the printer is operating correctly.

To print a demo page:

In Ready mode, press and hold the OK button for about 2 seconds.

SETTING UP THE NETWORK

You need to set up the network protocols on the printer to use it as your

network printer. You can set up the basic network settings through the

printer's control panel.

Supported operating environments

The following table shows the network environments supported by the

printer:

When you move the printer, do not tilt or turn it upside down.

Otherwise, the inside of the printer may be contaminated by toner,

which can damage the printer or result in bad print quality.

ITEM

REQUIREMENTS

Network interface

Ethernet 10/100 Base-TX

Network operating system

Windows 2000/XP/2003/2008/Vista

Various Linux OS

Mac OS X 10.3 ~ 10.5

Network protocols

TCP/IP on Windows

IPP

SNMP

DHCP

BOOTP

If you want to set up DHCP network protocol, go to

http://

developer.apple.com/networking/bonjour/download/

, select the

Bonjour program that is appropriate for your computer operating

system and install the program. This program will allow you to set

network parameters automatically. Follow the instructions in the

installation window. This program does not support Linux.

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