Document Outline

• Dell™ 2150cn/2150cdn Color Printer
• User's Guide
• Before Beginning
  • Notes, Notices, and Cautions
  • Dell™ 2150cn/2150cdn Color Printer User's Guide
  • Finding Information
  • Product Features
  • About the Printer
    • Front and Rear View
      • Front View
      • Rear View
    • Space Requirements
    • Operator Panel
    • Securing the Printer
    • Ordering Supplies
• Setting up the Printer (Printer Setup)
  • Preparing Printer Hardware
    • Removing Tape
    • Removing the Print Head Device (PHD) Ribbons
    • Installing the Toner Cartridges
  • Installing Optional Accessories
    • Installing the Optional Memory Module
      • Printing Printer Settings Report
      • Updating Your Driver to Detect Memory Module
    • Installing the Optional 250-Sheet Feeder
      • Printing Printer Settings Report
      • Updating Your Driver to Detect 250-Sheet Feeder
    • Installing the Optional Wireless Adapter
      • Verifying the Contents of the Box
      • Installing the Wireless Adapter Using Video Instructions (Recommended)
      • Installing the Optional Wireless Adapter
      • Printing Printer Settings Report
      • Determining the Wireless Network Settings
    • Configuring the Optional Wireless Adapter
      • Using Wizard Setup to Configure a Wireless Adapter
      • Using Advanced Setup to Configure a Wireless Adapter
      • Constructing a New Wireless Network Environment for Your Computer
  • Connecting Your Printer
    • Connecting Printer to Computer or Network
      • Direct Connection
      • Network Connection
    • Turning on the Printer
  • Setting the IP Address
    • Assigning an IP Address
      • When Using the Easy Setup Navigator
      • When Using the Operator Panel
      • When Using the Tool Box
    • Verifying the IP Settings
      • Verifying the Settings Using Printer Settings Report
      • Verifying the Settings Using Ping Command
  • Loading Paper
  • Installing Printer Drivers on the Windows Computers
    • Identifying Printer Driver Pre-install Status
      • When Using the Operator Panel
      • When Using the Tool Box
      • Disabling Firewall Before Installing Printer Software
    • Inserting the Drivers and Utility CD
    • Direct Connection Setup
    • Network Connection Setup
      • Network Printer Setup on a Local Network
      • Network Printer Setup on a Remote Network
    • Setting Up for Shared Printing
      • Point and Print
      • Peer-to-Peer
  • Installing Printer Drivers on the Macintosh Computers
    • Installing the Drivers and Software
      • Adding a Printer on Mac OS X 10.5 or 10.6
      • Adding a Printer on Mac OS X 10.4.11
      • Adding a Printer on Mac OS X 10.3.9
      • Configuring Settings
  • Installing Printer Drivers on the Linux Computers (CUPS)
    • Operation on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 WS/5 Client
      • Setup Overview
      • Installing the Printer Driver
      • Setting Up the Queue
      • Setting the Default Queue
      • Specifying the Printing Options
      • Uninstalling the Printer Driver
    • Operation on SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10
      • Setup Overview
      • Installing the Printer Driver
      • Setting Up the Queue
      • Setting the Default Queue
      • Specifying the Printing Options
      • Setting the Password for Authority as the Printer Administrator
      • Uninstalling the Printer Driver
    • Operation on SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11
      • Setup Overview
      • Installing the Printer Driver
      • Setting Up the Queue
      • Setting the Default Queue
      • Specifying the Printing Options
      • Setting the Password for Authority as the Printer Administrator
      • Uninstalling the Printer Driver
• Using Your Printer
  • Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool
    • Overview
      • When Using the Operator Panel
      • When Using the Tool Box
    • Using the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool
      • Printer Status
      • Printer Jobs
      • Printer Settings
      • Print Server Settings
      • Copy Printer Settings
      • Print Volume
      • Printer Information
      • Tray Settings
      • E-Mail Alert
      • Set Password
      • Online Help
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    • Setting Up the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool
      • Setting Up From Web Browser
      • Setting Up From Operator Panel
    • Page Display Format
      • Top Frame
      • Left Frame
      • Right Frame
    • Changing the Settings of the Menu Items
      • Details of the Menu Items
      • Printer Status
      • Printer Jobs
      • Printer Settings
      • Print Server Settings
      • Copy Printer Settings
      • Print Volume
      • Tray Settings
  • Print Media Guidelines
    • Paper
      • Paper Characteristics
      • Recommended Paper
      • Unacceptable Paper
      • Selecting Paper
      • Selecting Pre-Printed Media and Letterheads
      • Selecting Pre-Punched Paper
      • Printing on a Letterhead (Pre-Printed and Pre-Punched Paper)
    • Envelopes
    • Labels
    • Storing Print Media
    • Identifying Print Media and Specifications
      • Supported Paper Sizes
      • Supported Paper Types
      • Paper Type Specifications
  • Loading Print Media
    • Capacity
    • Print Media Dimensions
    • Loading Print Media in the Standard 250-Sheet Tray and the Optional 250-Sheet Feeder
      • Loading Envelopes in the Standard 250-Sheet Tray and Optional 250- Sheet Feeder
      • Loading Letterhead (Pre-Printed and Pre-Punched Paper)
    • Loading Print Media in the SSF
      • Loading an Envelope in the SSF
      • Using the SSF
    • Linking Trays
  • Operator Panel
    • Using the Operator Panel Buttons
    • Printing a Panel Settings Page
      • When Using the Operator Panel
      • When Using the Tool Box
• Printing
  • Printing
    • Tips for Successful Printing
      • Tips on Storing Print Media
      • Avoiding Paper Jams
    • Sending a Job to Print
    • Canceling a Print Job
      • Canceling a Job From the Operator Panel
      • Canceling a Job From a Computer Running Windows
    • Duplex Printing
      • Duplex Printing With Duplexer (Dell 2150cdn Color Printer Only)
      • Duplex Printing Without Duplexer (Dell 2150cn Color Printer Only)
      • Using Booklet Print (Dell 2150cn and 2150cdn Models)
    • Using the Stored Print Function
      • Secure Print
      • Private MailBox Print
      • Public MailBox Print
      • Proof Print
      • Storing Print Jobs
      • Printing the Stored Jobs
      • Specifying Your Password on the Operator Panel (Secure Print/Private MailBox Print)
      • Deleting Stored Jobs
    • Printing a Report Page
      • Printing Printer Settings Report
      • Printing Font Sample List
    • Printer Settings
      • Printing Printer Settings Report
      • Using the Operator Panel to Change the Printer Settings
      • Using the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool to Change the Printer Settings
      • Resetting Defaults
      • Adjusting the Language
• Know Your Printer
  • Understanding the Tool Box Menus
    • Printer Settings Report
      • Printer Information
      • Menu Settings
      • Reports
      • TCP/IP Settings
    • Printer Maintenance
      • System Settings
      • Date & Time
      • Paper Density
      • Color Registration Adjustment
      • Adjust Altitude
      • Reset Defaults
      • Non-Dell Toner
      • Initialize Print Meter
      • Tray Settings
      • TCP/IP Settings
      • Network Settings
    • Diagnosis
      • Chart Print
      • Machine Check
      • Paper Wrinkle Check Mode
      • Environment Sensor Info
      • Clean Developer
      • Refresh Mode
    • Resetting Defaults
      • When Using the Tool Box
  • Understanding the Printer Menus
    • Report / List
      • Printer Setting
      • Panel Settings
      • PCL Fonts List
      • PCL Macro List
      • Job History
      • Error History
      • Print Meter
      • Color Test Page
      • Stored Documents
    • Admin Menu
      • Print Language
      • Network
      • USB Settings
      • System Settings
      • Maintenance
      • Secure Settings
    • Tray Settings
    • Panel Language
    • Print Menu
      • Secure Print
      • Private Mail Box
      • Public Mail Box
      • Proof Print
    • Panel Lock
      • Enabling the Panel Lock
      • Disabling the Panel Lock
    • Resetting Defaults
      • When Using the Operator Panel
  • Understanding Your Printer Software
    • Printer Settings Utility
      • Status Window
      • Tool Box
      • Updater
      • Troubleshooting
    • Status Monitor Widget for Macintosh
      • Status Monitor Widget Feature
      • Before Installing the Status Monitor Widget
      • Installing the Status Monitor Widget
      • Opening and Closing the Status Monitor Widget
      • Printer Status Window
      • Order Window
      • Preferences
    • Status Monitor Console for Linux
      • Status Monitor Console Feature
      • Before Installing the Status Monitor Console
      • Installing the Status Monitor Console
      • Starting the Status Monitor Console
      • Printer Selection Window
      • Printer Status Window
      • Dell Supplies Management System Window
      • Service Tag Window
      • Settings Window
  • Understanding Fonts
    • Typefaces and Fonts
      • Weight and Style
      • Pitch and Point Size
    • Bitmapped and Scalable Fonts
    • Resident Fonts
    • Symbol Sets
      • Symbol Sets for PCL 5/PCL 6
  • Understanding Printer Messages
  • Printing With Web Services on Devices (WSD)
    • Adding Roles of Printer Services
    • Printer Setup
      • Installing a Printer Driver Using the Add Printer Wizard
  • Specifications
    • Operating System Compatibility
    • Power Supply
    • Dimensions
    • Memory
    • Page Description Language (PDL)/Emulation, Operating System, and Interface
      • MIB Compatibility
    • Environment
      • Operation
      • Print Quality Guarantee
      • Storage
      • Altitude
    • Cables
• Maintaining Your Printer
  • Maintaining Your Printer
    • Determining the Status of Supplies
    • Conserving Supplies
    • Ordering Supplies
    • Storing Print Media
    • Storing Consumables
    • Replacing the Toner Cartridges
      • Removing the Toner Cartridge
      • Installing a Toner Cartridge
    • Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit
      • Removing the PHD Unit
      • Installing a PHD Unit
    • Replacing the Retard Roller
      • Removing the Retard Roller in the Standard 250-Sheet Tray
      • Installing a Retard Roller in the Standard 250-Sheet Tray
    • Cleaning Inside the Printer
      • Cleaning the Feed Roller
      • Cleaning the CTD Sensor
    • Adjusting Color Registration
      • Printing the Color Registration Chart
      • Determining Values
      • Entering Values
  • Removing Options
    • Removing the Optional Memory Module
    • Removing the Optional 250-Sheet Feeder
    • Removing the Optional Wireless Adapter
  • Clearing Jams
    • Avoiding Jams
    • Identifying the Location of Paper Jams
    • Clearing Paper Jams From the SSF
    • Clearing Paper Jams From the Standard 250- Sheet Tray
    • Clearing Paper Jams From the Fuser
    • Clearing Paper Jams From the Duplexer
    • Clearing Paper Jams From the Optional 250-Sheet Feeder
• Troubleshooting
  • Troubleshooting Guide
    • Basic Printer Problems
    • Display Problems
    • Printing Problems
    • Print Quality Problems
      • The output is too light
      • Toner smears or print comes off
      • Random spots/Blurred images
      • The entire output is blank
      • Streaks appear on the output
      • Part or the entire output is black
      • Pitched color dots
      • Vertical blanks
      • Ghosting
      • Light-induced fatigue
      • Fog
      • Bead-Carry-Out (BCO)
      • Jagged characters
      • Banding
      • Auger mark
      • Wrinkled/Stained paper
      • Damage on the leading edge of paper
    • Jam/Alignment Problems
      • The top and side margins are incorrect
      • Color registration is out of alignment
      • Images are skewed
      • Standard 250-Sheet Tray Misfeed Jam
      • SSF Misfeed Jam
      • Optional 250-Sheet Feeder Misfeed Jam
      • Regi Jam (Exit Sensor On JAM)
      • Exit Jam (Exit Sensor Off JAM)
      • Standard 250-Sheet Tray/Optional 250-Sheet Feeder Multi-feed Jam
      • SSF Multi-feed Jam
    • Noise
    • Problems With Installed Optional Accessories
    • Other Problems
    • Contacting Service
• Appendix
  • Appendix
    • Dell™ Technical Support Policy
      • Online Services
    • Warranty and Return Policy
      • Recycling Information
    • Contacting Dell
• Index