Dell™ Laser Printer 1720/1720dn User's Guide To order toner cartridges and supplies from Dell: 1. Double-click the icon on your desktop. 2. Visit Dell's website, or order Dell printer supplies by phone. www.dell.com/supplies For the best service, ensure that you have the Dell printer Service Tag available. For more information about your service tag, see Express Service Code and Service Tag number.
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Finding Information What are you looking for? Drivers for my printer My User's Guide Find it here Drivers and Utilities CD If you purchased your Dell computer and printer at the same time, documentation and drivers for your printer are already installed on your computer. You can use the Drivers and Utilities CD to uninstall/reinstall drivers or access your documentation.
Dell Support website: support.dell.com Latest drivers for my printer The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: Answers to Solutions—Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses.
Software Overview Dell Toner Management System™ Status Monitor Center Dell Local Printer Settings Utility Set IP Address Utility Dell Printer Software Uninstall Utility Driver Profiler Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool Dell Printer Alert Utility Use the Drivers and Utilities CD that came with your printer to install a combination of software applications, depending on your operating system.
a. Click ® Programs. b. Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell Laser Printer 1720. 2. Click Printer Supplies Reorder Application. The Ordering Supplies dialog box opens. If ordering from the Web, click Visit Dell's cartridge ordering web site. If ordering by phone, call the number that appears under the By Telephone heading. Status Monitor Center NOTE: For the local Status Monitor Center to work properly, bidirectional communication support must be in place so the printer and computer can communicate.
Paper Type 1 Custom Types 2 Substitute Size Paper Texture 3 Paper Weight 3 FINISHING MENU QUALITY MENU SETUP MENU PCL EMUL MENU Duplex Duplex Bind Copies Blank Pages Collation Separator Sheets Separator Source Multipage Print Multipage Order Multipage View Multipage Border Print Resolution Toner Darkness Small Font Enh Eco-Mode Quiet Mode Printer Language Power Saver Resource Save Download Target Print Timeout Wait Timeout Auto Continue Jam Recovery Page Protect Print Area Display Language Toner Alarm
2 Per custom type number 3 Per supported media Set IP Address Utility NOTE: This application is not available when the printer is locally attached to a computer. NOTE: For the Set IP Address Utility to work properly, an exception is added to the Windows ® Firewall. Use the Status Monitor Center to manage multiple Status Monitors. The Set IP Address Utility lets you set up an IP address and other important IP parameters. To set the IP address manually: 1.
Installation status of an output tray (printer options) User-defined paper sizes (custom papers) Simple text and watermarks Overlay references Font references Form associations Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool NOTE: This application is not available when the printer is connected locally to a computer.
Printing Statistics—Keep track of printing trends, such as paper usage and types of jobs being printed. Printer Information—Get the information you need for service calls, inventory reports, or the status of current memory and engine code levels. E-mail Alert Setup—Receive an e-mail when the printer needs supplies or intervention. Type your name or the key operator's name in the e-mail list box to be notified.
About Your Printer Understanding Your Printer Understanding the Operator Panel Printing the Printer Settings Configuration Sheet Choosing the Right Cable Understanding Your Printer 1 Front exit Part from which the paper exits the printer. 2 Output bin extender Support for the paper as it exits the printer. 3 Front cover Door you open to gain access to the toner cartridge and photoconductor. 4 Manual feeder Part for which you manually load various paper types such as envelopes.
11 Network port (1720dn only) Slot into which you plug the Ethernet cable (sold separately). The other end of the Ethernet cable plugs into the network port. 12 On/Off switch Switch you use to turn the printer on or off. 13 Power cord connector Connects the printer to the power outlet using the supplied country-specific power cord. 14 Rear exit Door you open to allow print jobs to exit the printer flat, such as those printed on transparencies or cardstock.
4. Release the Continue button . 5. Close the front cover. The light sequence representing the Home menu is displayed. 6. Press the Continue button until all the lights cycle. The Printer Settings Configuration sheet prints. NOTE: The sheet prints only when the Home menu is displayed. Choosing the Right Cable Your printer interconnection cable must meet the following requirements: Connection Cable certification USB USB 2.
Printing Manually Feeding a Print Job Printing on Both Sides of the Paper Printing Multiple Page Images on One Page (N-Up Printing) Printing a Booklet Printing a Poster Printing on Letterhead Canceling a Print Job Manually Feeding a Print Job The manual feeder is located at the front of your printer and can only feed one sheet of print media at a time. When using the manual feeder, send the print job to the printer before loading the print media.
7. Click OK on the Print window to send the job to print. The printer displays the Load Manual Feeder light sequence. 8. Place a sheet of the selected print media, print side facing up, at the center of the manual feeder, but only to the point where its leading edge can contact the paper guides. Insert envelopes with the flap side facing down and with the stamp area as shown. Hold transparencies by the edges and avoid touching the print side.
Dell Laser Printer 1720 — Manual Duplex 1. With your document open, click File® Print. 2. Click Properties (or Options, Printer, or Setup, depending on the application or operating system). The Printing Preferences dialog box opens. 3. Select either 2-sided long edge or 2-sided short edge. 4. Click the Paper tab. 5. Select the appropriate Input Options for your print job. 6. Click OK. 7. Click OK on the Print window to send the job to print. The printer prints every other page of the document first.
The Multipage Printing (N-up) setting is used to print multiple page images on a single page. For example, 2-up means two page images are printed on one page. The printer uses the Multipage Order, Multipage View, and Multipage Border settings to determine the order and orientation of the page images, and whether a border is printed around each page image. 1. With your document open, click File® Print. 2. Click Properties (or Options, Printer, or Setup, depending on the application or operating system).
The Poster setting lets you print a single image across several pages. Once printed, you can combine the pages to create one large image. 1. With your document open, click File® Print. 2. Click Properties (or Options, Printer, or Setup, depending on the application or operating system). The Printing Preferences dialog box opens. 3. Click More Page Layout Options. 4. Click Poster. 5. Select the poster size you want by choosing the number of pages to use in the poster. 6.
3. Click Properties (or Options, Printer, or Setup, depending on the application or operating system). The Printing Preferences dialog box opens. 4. Click the Paper tab. 5. Select Letterhead from the Paper Type drop-down list. 6. Select the appropriate paper size and tray. 7. Click OK. 8. Click OK on the Print window to send the job to print. Canceling a Print Job A print job can be canceled from the operator panel or from your computer.
For Windows Vista (default Start menu): a. Click ® Control Panel. b. Click Hardware and Sound. c. Click Printers. 2. Double-click the printer you are using to print the job. A list of print jobs appears. 3. Right-click the document you want to stop printing, and then click Cancel.
Operator Panel Menus Network Menu Parallel Menu Setup Menu USB Menu Utilities Menu Menus are represented by Ready Paper Jam , Toner Low/Replace Drum / , Load Paper/Remove Output light sequences. Menu items and their settings are indicated by Error Press the Cancel button Press the Continue button and Continue / , and light sequences. to advance through the menus and menu items. to advance to the setting you need.
Parallel Menu Use the Parallel menu to change printer settings on jobs sent through a parallel port. From this menu: You can: NPA Mode Send print jobs to the printer and query printer status information at the same time. Protocol Receive information at a much higher transmission rate if your printer is set to Fastbytes (if your computer supports Fastbytes), or receive information at a normal transmission rate if your printer is set to Standard.
Energy Conserve Specify whether you want Disabled to appear in the Power Saver menu. On* Off * Factory default setting USB Menu Use the USB menu to change printer settings on jobs sent through a USB port. From this menu: You can: NPA Mode Send print jobs to the printer and query printer status information at the same time. Off On Auto* MAC Binary PS Configure the printer to process Macintosh binary PostScript print jobs. Off—the printer filters PostScript print jobs using standard protocol.
Off* On To exit Hex Trace, turn off the printer. Print Quality Test Pages Help isolate print quality problems, such as streaking. Three pages print to help you evaluate print quality: a text page with printer information, cartridge information, current margin settings and a graphic; and two pages with graphics. Press and hold the Continue button . Reset Return the photoconductor counter to zero.
Maintaining Your Printer Ordering Supplies Storing Supplies Replacing the Toner Cartridge Replacing the Imaging Drum Cleaning the Printhead Lens Ordering Supplies Printer Attached to a Network 1. Type your printer IP address in your Web browser to launch the Dell Configuration Web Tool. 2. Click www.dell.com/supplies. Printer Attached Locally to a Computer 1. Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell Laser Printer 1720. For Windows Vista™ (default Start menu): a.
For best results, store print media in an environment where the temperature is approximately 21°C (70°F) and the relative humidity is 40%. Store cartons of print media on a pallet or shelf, rather than directly on the floor. If you store individual packages of print media out of the original carton, ensure that they rest on a flat surface so the edges do not buckle or curl. Do not place anything on top of the print media packages.
When the Toner low light sequence appears, or when you experience faded print, remove the toner cartridge. Firmly shake it side-to-side and front-to-back several times to redistribute the toner, and then reinsert it and continue printing. Repeat this procedure multiple times until print remains faded. When the print remains faded, replace the toner cartridge. 1. Open the front cover by pressing the button on the left side of the printer and lowering the cover. 2.
7. Close the front cover. Replacing the Imaging Drum You can determine approximately how full the imaging drum is by printing the printer settings configuration sheet. This helps you decide when you might need to order replacement supplies. To ensure print quality and to avoid damage to the printer, the printer stops operating after the imaging drum has reached a maximum of 40,000 pages. The printer automatically notifies you before the imaging drum reaches this point.
2. Pull the toner cartridge assembly out of the printer by pulling on the toner cartridge handle. NOTE: Do not press the button on the toner cartridge assembly. Place the toner cartridge assembly on a flat, clean surface. 3. Press the button on the base of the toner cartridge assembly. 4. Pull the toner cartridge up and out using the handle. 5. Unpack the new imaging drum. 6.
7. Install the toner cartridge assembly into the printer by aligning the blue arrows on the guides of the toner cartridge with the blue arrows in the printer and pushing the toner cartridge assembly as far as it will go. 8. After you replace the imaging drum, you should reset the imaging drum's counter. To reset the counter, press and until all lights flash in sequence.
Place the toner cartridge assembly on a flat, clean surface. NOTICE: Do not leave the toner cartridge assembly exposed to direct light for an extended period of time. Extended light exposure can cause print quality problems. 4. Locate the glass printhead lens, which is located within the recessed area in the top of the printer. 5. Gently wipe the printhead lens with a clean, dry, lint-free cloth. NOTICE: Not using a clean, dry, lint-free cloth may result in damage to the printhead lens. 6.
Operator Panel Lights Common Light Sequences Secondary Error Light Sequences Paper Jam Secondary Light Sequences Printer Status The operator panel lights mean different things, depending on their sequence. Lights that are off, on, and/or blinking indicate printer conditions such as printer status, intervention (for example, load paper), or service. The lights can be either green or orange, depending on what they represent.
Paper jam 1 Printer error2 Service error 1 For more information, see Paper Jam Secondary Light Sequences. 2 For more information, see Secondary Error Light Sequences. Secondary Error Light Sequences When the Error and Continue lights are both on, a secondary error has occurred. Press the Continue button twice to display secondary code light sequences. The following table shows the secondary error light sequences.
Cartridge 202 Paper Jam — Open Rear Door 231 Duplex Paper Jam — Open Rear Door 232 Duplex Paper Jam — Remove Tray 1 233 Duplex Paper Jam — Remove Tray 1 234 Paper Jam — Check Duplex 235 Duplex Paper Jam — Unsupported Size 241 Paper Jam — Check Tray 1 242 Paper Jam — Check Tray 2 251 Paper Jam — Check Manual Feeder * Paper jams at the input sensor can be either after the paper leaves the tray and enters the printer or in the manual feeder.
The printer is waiting until a print timeout occurs, or until it receives additional data. Flushing/Resolution Reduced The printer is flushing corrupted print data. The printer is processing data or printing pages, but the resolution of a page in the current print job is reduced from 600 dots per inch (dpi) to 300 dpi to prevent a memory full error. Not Ready The printer is not ready to receive or process data. The printer ports are offline.
Troubleshooting Basic Problems Print Quality Problems Error Recovery Calling for Service Basic Problems Use the following information to find solutions for printing problems you encounter. If you cannot fix the problem, contact Dell at support.dell.com. You may have a printer part that requires cleaning or replacement by a service technician. The print is getting light, but the Toner Low/Replace Drum light is not on. 1. Remove the toner cartridge. 2.
Wait to see if the lights come on. This may take a few seconds. Ensure that the power cable is firmly plugged in at the back of the printer and at the electrical outlet. Pages are blank. The toner cartridge may be out of toner. Replace the cartridge. You may have a software error. Try turning the printer off and back on again. The printer is on, but nothing prints. Ensure that the toner cartridge is installed.
NOTICE: Do not leave the toner cartridge assembly exposed to direct light for an extended period of time. Extended light exposure can cause print quality problems. 3. Remove any jams in the area behind the toner cartridge assembly. 4. Lift the flap at the front of the printer, and remove any jams beneath the flap. 5. Open the rear exit, and remove any jams. 6. Reinstall the toner cartridge assembly, and then close the front and rear covers. 7.
Print is too light. The Toner Darkness1 setting is too light. You are using paper that does not meet the printer specifications. The toner cartridge is low on toner. The toner cartridge is defective. Try the following: Select a different Toner Darkness1 setting from the printer software before sending the job to print. Load paper from a new package. Avoid textured paper with rough finishes. Ensure that the paper you load in the trays is not damp. Replace the toner cartridge.
Replace the fuser.2 Streaked vertical lines appear on the page. Toner is smeared before fusing to the paper. The toner cartridge is defective. Try the following: If the paper is stiff, try feeding from another tray or the manual feeder. Replace the toner cartridge. The page contains print irregularities. Paper has absorbed moisture due to high humidity. You are using paper that does not meet the printer specifications. The fuser is worn or defective.
Call for service. Toner rubs off the paper easily when you handle the sheets. The Paper Texture setting is wrong for the type of paper or specialty media you are using. The Paper Weight setting is wrong for the type of paper or specialty media you are using. The fuser is worn or defective. Try the following: Change the Paper Texture 1 from Smooth or Rough. Change the Paper Weight 1 from Plain to CardStock (or other appropriate weight). Replace the fuser.2 Print density is uneven.
Printed pages are blank. The toner cartridge is empty or defective. Replace the toner cartridge. Printed pages are solid black. The toner cartridge is defective. Your printer requires servicing. Try the following: Replace the toner cartridge. Call for service. Paper curls badly once it prints and exits to the bin. The Paper Texture 1 setting is wrong for the type of paper or specialty media you are using. Change the Paper Texture 1 from Rough to Normal or Smooth.
NOTE: Although you can use Tray 1 or Tray 2 to print the first side of the duplex job, only use Tray 1 to print the second side. 4. Replace Tray 1. 5. Press the Continue button . 30 Invalid Refilled Cartridge The cartridge in your printer has been refilled. Install a new toner cartridge. 31 Missing or Defective Cartridge If the toner cartridge is not installed, install it. If the toner cartridge is installed, remove it and install a new toner cartridge.
To cancel the print job, press the Cancel button . To prevent this error in the future: Install additional memory. Simplify the job. Reduce the complexity of the page by reducing the amount of text or graphics on the page and deleting unnecessary fonts or macros. 37 Insufficient Defrag Memory To clear the message, press the Continue button To cancel the print job, press the Cancel button . . To prevent this error in the future, install additional memory.
84 Imaging Drum Life Warning NOTE: You only receive the imaging drum life warning if you have the Toner Alarm set to on. To continue printing, press the Continue button . Print a Printer Settings Configuration Sheet to determine the imaging drum level. Replace the imaging drum, and reset the counter. 84 Replace Imaging Drum Your printer will not print any more pages until the imaging drum has been replaced. Replace the imaging drum, and reset the counter.
correctly installed. 5. Close the front cover. 6. Press the Continue button . NOTE: The printer reprints the pages that caused the paper jam. 201 Paper Jam — Remove Cartridge There is a paper jam between the printer input and paper exit sensors. 1. Open the front cover by pressing the button on the left side of the printer and lowering the cover. 2. Press the button on the toner cartridge assembly, and then pull the toner cartridge up and out using the handle. 3. Remove the jammed paper. 4.
5. Close the front cover. 6. Press the Continue button . NOTE: The printer reprints the pages that caused the paper jam. 202 Paper Jam — Open Rear Door There is a paper jam at the printer exit sensor. 1. Open the rear exit. 2. Remove the jammed paper. 3. Close the rear exit. 4. Press the Continue button . NOTE: The printer reprints the pages that caused the paper jam. 231 Duplex Paper Jam — Open Rear Door NOTE: This message appears only if the printer has an automatic duplex unit.
3. Close the rear exit. 4. Press the Continue button . NOTE: The printer reprints the pages that caused the paper jam. 232 Duplex Paper Jam — Remove Tray 1 NOTE: This message appears only if the printer has an automatic duplex unit. There is a paper jam in the duplex unit. 1. Remove Tray 1. 2. Press down the lever on the automatic duplex unit. 3. Remove the jammed paper. 4. Replace Tray 1. 5. Press the Continue button . NOTE: The printer reprints the pages that caused the paper jam.
5. Press the Continue button . NOTE: The printer reprints the pages that caused the paper jam. 234 Paper Jam — Check Duplex NOTE: This message appears only if the printer has an automatic duplex unit. There is a paper jam in the duplex unit, but the printer cannot identify the location. 1. Remove Tray 1. 2. Press down the lever on the automatic duplex unit. 3. Remove any jammed paper. 4. Replace Tray 1. 5. Open the rear exit. 6. Remove any jammed paper. 7. Close the rear exit. 8.
2. Remove the jammed paper. 3. Close the rear exit. 4. Press the Continue button . NOTE: The printer reprints the pages that caused the paper jam. 5. Replace the narrow paper in Tray 1 with a wider paper. 6. Send your print job to the printer again. 241 Paper Jam — Check Tray 1 There is a paper jam in Tray 1. 1. Remove Tray 1. 2. Remove the jammed paper. 3. Replace Tray 1. 4. Press the Continue button . NOTE: The printer reprints the pages that caused the paper jam.
2. Insert a blank sheet of paper in the manual feeder. 3. Press the Continue button .
Installing Optional Hardware Installing the 550-Sheet Optional Drawer Configuring the Paper Trays Installing an Optional Memory Card Installing the 550-Sheet Optional Drawer An optional drawer attaches under the printer. A drawer consists of two parts: a tray and a support unit. Your printer supports one optional drawer that holds up to 550 sheets of paper. CAUTION: If you are installing a drawer after setting up the printer, turn off the printer, and unplug the power cable before continuing. 1.
b. Click Dell Printers. c. Click Dell Laser Printer 1720. 2. Click Dell Local Printer Settings Utility. 3. Select your Dell Laser Printer 1720. 4. Click OK. 5. In the left column, click Paper. 6. In the right column, go to the Tray 1 section. Specify what size and type of media you loaded into Tray 1. 7. In the right column, go to the Tray 2 section. Specify what size and type of media you loaded into Tray 2. 8. Click Actions® Apply Settings. 9. Close the utility.
h. Click OK. i. Click OK, and then close the Printers folder. If Ask Printer is unavailable, follow these steps: 1. In the Available Options list, click 550-sheet tray. 2. Click Add. 3. Click OK, and then close the Printers folder. Dell Laser Printer 1720dn — Attached to a Network Setting the paper size and type for the printer is done through the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool.
2. Open the rear exit. 3. Open the side cover by pressing the two detents on the front right side of the machine and swinging the cover back. 4. Remove the metal cover by loosening the screws, sliding the cover to the left, and pulling the cover out of the printer. 5. Push open the latches on both ends of the memory connector. NOTICE: Memory cards are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch a grounded metal surface before you touch a memory card.
8. Push the memory card firmly into the connector until the latches on both ends of the connector snap into place. It may require some force to fully seat the card. 9. Ensure that each latch fits over the notch on each end of the card. 10. Close the side cover. 11. Close the rear exit. 12. Close the front cover. 13. Update your printer options. a. For Windows XP (default Start menu): 1. Click Start® Control Panel. 2. Double-click Printers and Other Hardware. 3. Double-click Printers and Faxes.
Specifications Overview Operating System Support Environmental Specifications Print Media Guidelines Noise Emissions Levels Media Types and Sizes Emulation, Compatibility, and Connectivity Cables MIB Compatibility Certifications Overview 1720 1720dn Base memory 16 MB 32 MB Maximum memory 144 MB 160 MB Connectivity Parallel USB Parallel USB 10/100BaseTx Ethernet Ships with print cartridge yield at approximately 5% coverage 1,500 pages 3,000 pages Duty cycle (average) 500 pages/month
Idle 26 dBA Inaudible Emulation, Compatibility, and Connectivity Emulations Dell Laser Printer 1720 PostScript 3 1 HBP Dell Laser Printer 1720dn PostScript 3 HBP Compatibility Connectivity 1 Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Server Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Debian GNU/Linux 3.0, 3.1 Linpus LINUX Desktop 9.2, 9.3 Linspire 4.5, 5.
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Server Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Debian GNU/Linux 3.0, 3.1 Linpus LINUX Desktop 9.2, 9.3 Linspire 4.5, 5.0 Red Flag Linux Desktop 4.0, 5.0 Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS 3, 4 SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 8, 9 SUSE LINUX Professional 9.2, 9.3, 10.0, 10.1 Mac OS 9 and Mac OS 10 Print Media Guidelines Selecting the right paper or other media reduces printing problems.
Media Types and Sizes Source Tray 1 Media and Size Weight Paper—A4, A5, A61 , JIS B5, Letter, Legal, Executive, Folio, Statement Labels—A4, A5, A61 , JIS B5, Letter, Legal, Executive, Folio, Statement Transparencies—A4, Letter 550-Sheet Tray Paper—A4, A5, A61 , JIS B5, Letter, Legal, Executive, Folio, Statement Labels—A4, A5, A61 , JIS B5, Letter, Legal, Executive, Folio, Statement Transparencies—A4, Letter Manual Feeder Paper—A4, A5, A61 , JIS B5, Letter, Legal, Executive, Folio, Statement Labels—A4
Loading Paper Loading the 250-Sheet and 550-Sheet Paper Trays Loading the Manual Feeder Using the Rear Exit Loading the 250-Sheet and 550-Sheet Paper Trays Follow these instructions to load paper in the 250-sheet and 550-sheet paper trays. 1. Remove the tray. 2. If you are loading legal or folio size paper, you must adjust the paper tray to accommodate the larger paper. a. Press down on the latch at the back of the tray. b. Expand the tray until the extender locks into place. c.
3. Flex a stack of paper back and forth. Straighten the edges on a level surface. 4. Load the paper in the tray with the print side facing down. Ensure that the paper is below the max fill line on the side paper guides. Overloading may cause paper jams. 5. Slide the two side guides and the rear guide until they rest against the edges of the paper. 6. Replace the tray.
7. Extend the paper support on the output bin. Loading the Manual Feeder The manual feeder is located at the front of your printer and can only feed one sheet of print media at a time. You can use the manual feeder to make quick runs of paper types or sizes that are not currently loaded in the paper tray. To load the manual feeder: 1.
Load letterhead facing up, with the top of the sheet entering the printer first. If you experience problems with paper feed, turn the paper around. Using the Rear Exit The single-sheet rear exit provides a straight-through paper path to help reduce curling and potential jams. This is especially useful for specialty media, such as transparencies, envelopes, labels, card stock, or index cards. To use the rear exit, open the rear exit door.
Appendix Dell Technical Support Policy Contacting Dell Warranty and Return Policy Dell Technical Support Policy Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the customer in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the Operating System, application software and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as the verification of appropriate functionality of the printer and all Dellinstalled hardware.
Warranty and Return Policy Dell Inc. (“Dell”) manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to new in accordance with industry-standard practices. For information about the Dell warranty for your printer, refer to the Owner's Manual.
Setting up for Local Printing Windows ® Macintosh Linux Windows® Some Windows operating systems may already include a printer driver that is compatible with the printer. NOTE: Installing custom drivers do not replace the system driver. A separate printer object is created and appears in the Printers folder.
b. Double-click Printers and Other Hardware. c. Double-click Printers and Faxes. For Windows XP (Classic Start menu): Click Start® Settings® Printers and Faxes. For Windows Vista (Classic Start menu) and all other Windows versions: Click Start® Settings® Printers. For Windows Vista (default Start menu): a. Click ® Control Panel. b. Click Hardware and Sound. c. Click Printers. 3. Double-click Add Printer. The Add Printer Wizard opens. 4. Click Next. 5.
2. Select Additional Software Installation - Install the printer support software, and then click Next. 3. Select the check boxes next to the printer software you want to install, and then click Install. The software is installed on your computer. Macintosh Macintosh OS 9 or later is required for USB printing. In order to print to a USB printer, create a Desktop Printer icon (Mac OS 9), or add the printer in Print Center or Printer Setup Utility (Mac OS X).
The software is installed on the computer. g. Quit the installer when it is finished. 2. Open Desktop Printer Utility, usually located in Applications:Utilities. 3. Select Printer (USB), and then click OK. 4. In the USB Printer Selection section, click Change. If the printer does not appear in the USB Printer Selection list, ensure that the USB cable is properly connected between the printer and the computer, and that the printer is turned on. 5. Select the printer, and then click OK.
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Setting up for Network Printing Print and Check the Network Setup Page Windows ® Install the Shared Printer on Client Computers Macintosh Linux Print and Check the Network Setup Page 1. When the Ready/Data light is solid, press the Continue button to print a menu settings page and a network setup page. 2. Under the Standard Network Card heading on the network setup page, ensure that the Status is Connected.
Direct Attachment With a Network Cable (Using a Print Server) A print server is any designated computer that centrally manages all client print jobs. If you are sharing your printer in a small workgroup environment and want to control all print jobs on this network, connect the printer to a print server. 1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. The Drivers and Utilities CD launches the installation software automatically. 2.
2. When the Drivers and Utilities CD screen appears, click Network Installation - Install the printer for use on a network, and then click Next. 3. Select I want to use a network printer on this computer, and then click Next. 4. Select the network printer(s) you want to install. If you do not see your printer listed, click Refresh List to refresh the list, or click Manual Add to add a printer to the network. 5. Click Next. 6.
If you do not see your printer listed, click Refresh List to refresh the list, or click Manual Add to add a printer to the network. 7. Click Next. 8. For each printer driver listed: NOTE: Two printer drivers are listed for each printer you selected, a PostScript and an HBP driver. a. Select the printer driver from the list. b. If you want to change the printer name, enter a new name in the Printer Name field. c.
For Windows Vista (default Start menu): a. Click ® Control Panel. b. Click Hardware and Sound. c. Click Printers. 2. Right-click your printer. 3. Click Sharing. 4. If you are using Windows Vista, you may be prompted to change the sharing options before you can continue. Press the Change Sharing Options button, and then press Continue on the next dialog box. 5. Select Share this printer, and then type a name for the printer. 6.
Wait for the software information to copy from the print server computer to the client computer, and for a new printer object to be added to the Printers folder. The time this takes varies, based on network traffic and other factors. 4. Close My Network Places or Network Neighborhood. 5. Print a test page to verify printer installation. a. For Windows XP (default Start menu): 1. Click Start® Control Panel. 2. Double-click Printers and Other Hardware. 3. Double-click Printers and Faxes.
4. Select the network printer from the Shared printers list. If the printer is not listed, type the path of the printer in the text box. For example: \\\. The print server host name is the name of the print server computer that identifies it to the network. The shared printer name is the name assigned during the print server installation process. 5. Click OK. If this is a new printer, you may be prompted to install printer software.
e. Select a destination for the installation, and then click Continue. f. Click Install on the Easy Install screen. g. Enter the administrator password, and then click OK. The software is installed on the computer. h. Quit the installer when it is finished. 2. Open Print Center (10.2) or Printer Setup Utility (10.3+) located in /Applications/Utilities. 3. From the Printers menu, select Add Printer. 4. If you want to print using IP Printing: a. Choose IP Printing from the pop-up menu (10.
e. Select a destination for the installation, and then click Continue. f. Click Install on the Easy Install screen. The software is installed on the computer. g. Quit the installer when it is finished. 2. Open Desktop Printer Utility, usually located in Applications:Utilities. 3. If you want to print using IP Printing: a. Choose Printer (LPR), and then click OK. b. In the LPR Printer Selection section, click Change. c. Enter the Printer Address, leave the Queue unspecified, and then click OK. d.
Linux Printer software packages and installation instructions are available on the Drivers and Utilities CD. To launch the installation instructions for Linux: 1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. If the Drivers and Utilities CD automatically launches, click Cancel. 2. Browse to D:\unix\docs\\index.html, where D:\ is the letter of your CD-ROM drive.