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1 microphone (optional) 2 camera light (optional) 3 camera (optional) 4 media controls (volume, forward, reverse, stop, play, and mute) 5 AC adapter connector 6 USB connectors (3) 7 wireless switch 8 optical device in media bay 9 fingerprint reader (optional) 10 contactless smart card reader (available in Japan only) 11 touch pad 12 touch pad buttons (2) 13 power and battery charge status lights 14 keyboard 15 power button 16 device status lights 17 keyboard status lights 18 display 10 1 8-in-1 card reader slot 3 audio connectors (2) 5 cooling vents 7 security cable slot 9 VGA...
1 microphone (optional) 2 camera light (optional) 3 camera (optional) 4 media controls (volume, forward, reverse, stop, play, and mute) 5 AC adapter connector 6 USB connectors (3) 7 wireless switch 8 optical device in media bay 9 fingerprint reader (optional) 10 contactless smart card reader (available in Japan only) 11 touch pad 12 touch pad buttons (2) 13 power and battery charge status lights 14 keyboard 15 power button 16 device status lights 17 keyboard status lights 18 display 10 1 8-in-1 card reader slot 3 audio connectors (2) 5 cooling vents 7 security cable slot 9 VGA...
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....Windows Vista is subject to avoid the problem. in the U.S. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document is strictly forbidden. Finding Information About Your Printer Operator Panel Menus Operator Panel Lights Installing Optional Hardware Loading Paper Setting up for Local Printing Setting up for property damage, personal injury, or death. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for Network Printing Software Overview Printing Maintaining Your Printer Troubleshooting Specifications...
....Windows Vista is subject to avoid the problem. in the U.S. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document is strictly forbidden. Finding Information About Your Printer Operator Panel Menus Operator Panel Lights Installing Optional Hardware Loading Paper Setting up for Local Printing Setting up for property damage, personal injury, or death. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for Network Printing Software Overview Printing Maintaining Your Printer Troubleshooting Specifications...
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... describes your problem. 4. Dell Support website: support.dell.com Latest drivers for my printer The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: Answers to use Windows® XP Documentation for my printer 1. Upgrades-Upgrade information for components, such as memory Customer Care-Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information questions Downloads-Drivers Documentation Reference-Printer documentation and product specifications for my printer How to use Windows Vista™ Documentation...
... describes your problem. 4. Dell Support website: support.dell.com Latest drivers for my printer The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: Answers to use Windows® XP Documentation for my printer 1. Upgrades-Upgrade information for components, such as memory Customer Care-Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information questions Downloads-Drivers Documentation Reference-Printer documentation and product specifications for my printer How to use Windows Vista™ Documentation...
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... Windows Vista (default Start menu): a. Select Help to change the following settings using the Dell Local Printer Settings Utility: PAPER MENU Paper Source Paper Size1 Select Update to read the online Help. The Dell Local Printer Setup Utility is added to the Windows® Firewall to sound an alarm when it needs attention). Double-click a printer name to open its Status Monitor, or select Run to open a Status Monitor for example, activating Alarm Control if...
... Windows Vista (default Start menu): a. Select Help to change the following settings using the Dell Local Printer Settings Utility: PAPER MENU Paper Source Paper Size1 Select Update to read the online Help. The Dell Local Printer Setup Utility is added to the Windows® Firewall to sound an alarm when it needs attention). Double-click a printer name to open its Status Monitor, or select Run to open a Status Monitor for example, activating Alarm Control if...
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...? Printer Settings-Change printer settings, view the operator panel remotely, and update the print server firmware. Have you can easily copy the printer's settings to use this feature. To print a network setup page, press and release the Continue button . 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...
...? Printer Settings-Change printer settings, view the operator panel remotely, and update the print server firmware. Have you can easily copy the printer's settings to use this feature. To print a network setup page, press and release the Continue button . 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...
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... to visit the Dell website for service calls, inventory reports, or the status of jobs being printed. Click Dell Printers. Set Password-Lock the operator panel with a password so that other users don't inadvertently change the printer settings you opted to install the Dell Printer Alert Utility with Windows NT or Windows 2000. Click Dell Laser Printer 1720. 2. Select Exit. To disable the Dell Printer Alert Utility: 1. Click Printer Alert Utility. Printing Statistics...
... to visit the Dell website for service calls, inventory reports, or the status of jobs being printed. Click Dell Printers. Set Password-Lock the operator panel with a password so that other users don't inadvertently change the printer settings you opted to install the Dell Printer Alert Utility with Windows NT or Windows 2000. Click Dell Laser Printer 1720. 2. Select Exit. To disable the Dell Printer Alert Utility: 1. Click Printer Alert Utility. Printing Statistics...
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... to display an error code. Press the Continue button twice quickly to the power outlet using the supplied country-specific power cord. Printing the Printer Settings Configuration Sheet To help resolve printing problems or to reset the printer. Turn off . Understanding the Operator Panel The operator panel has six lights and two buttons. The other end of the lights come on to change printer configuration settings, advanced users can print the Printer Settings Configuration sheet for instructions on...
... to display an error code. Press the Continue button twice quickly to the power outlet using the supplied country-specific power cord. Printing the Printer Settings Configuration Sheet To help resolve printing problems or to reset the printer. Turn off . Understanding the Operator Panel The operator panel has six lights and two buttons. The other end of the lights come on to change printer configuration settings, advanced users can print the Printer Settings Configuration sheet for instructions on...
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... printer attempts to connect to save a setting. Operator Panel Menus Network Menu Parallel Menu Setup Menu USB Menu Utilities Menu Menus are indicated by Ready , Toner Low/Replace Drum / , Load Paper/Remove Output / , and Paper Jam light sequences. Menu items and their settings are represented by Error and Continue light sequences. Press the Cancel button to advance through a network port (either Windows or Macintosh operating systems. Set Card Speed Automatically detect the connection speed of the lights cycle to return...
... printer attempts to connect to save a setting. Operator Panel Menus Network Menu Parallel Menu Setup Menu USB Menu Utilities Menu Menus are indicated by Ready , Toner Low/Replace Drum / , Load Paper/Remove Output / , and Paper Jam light sequences. Menu items and their settings are represented by Error and Continue light sequences. Press the Cancel button to advance through a network port (either Windows or Macintosh operating systems. Set Card Speed Automatically detect the connection speed of the lights cycle to return...
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... of a line depending on jobs sent through a parallel port. Auto*-the printer processes print jobs from computers using either Windows or Macintosh operating systems. * Factory default setting Setup Menu Use the Setup menu to fail. NOTE: This setting can cause print jobs sent from computers using standard protocol. Off On* MAC Binary PS Configure the printer to use the PPDS datastream. On-the printer processes raw...
... of a line depending on jobs sent through a parallel port. Auto*-the printer processes print jobs from computers using either Windows or Macintosh operating systems. * Factory default setting Setup Menu Use the Setup menu to fail. NOTE: This setting can cause print jobs sent from computers using standard protocol. Off On* MAC Binary PS Configure the printer to use the PPDS datastream. On-the printer processes raw...
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... jobs sent from computers using the Macintosh operating system. Auto*-the printer processes print jobs from computers using either Windows or Macintosh operating systems. USB Speed Specify the speed of the USB cable you are using standard protocol. Auto* * Factory default setting Utilities Menu Use the Utilities menu to troubleshoot printer problems. From this menu: NPA Mode You can : Press and hold the Continue button . From this menu: Print Configuration Mode Instructions Reset Factory Defaults You can : Send print...
... jobs sent from computers using the Macintosh operating system. Auto*-the printer processes print jobs from computers using either Windows or Macintosh operating systems. USB Speed Specify the speed of the USB cable you are using standard protocol. Auto* * Factory default setting Utilities Menu Use the Utilities menu to troubleshoot printer problems. From this menu: NPA Mode You can : Press and hold the Continue button . From this menu: Print Configuration Mode Instructions Reset Factory Defaults You can : Send print...
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... print remains faded, replace the toner cartridge. 1. Extended light exposure can cause print quality problems. 5. NOTICE: When replacing a toner cartridge, do not leave the new cartridge exposed to direct light for an extended period of the toner cartridge assembly. 3. Install the new toner cartridge by pressing the button on the tracks of the printer and lowering the cover. 2. The cartridge...
... print remains faded, replace the toner cartridge. 1. Extended light exposure can cause print quality problems. 5. NOTICE: When replacing a toner cartridge, do not leave the new cartridge exposed to direct light for an extended period of the toner cartridge assembly. 3. Install the new toner cartridge by pressing the button on the tracks of the printer and lowering the cover. 2. The cartridge...
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... getting light, but the Toner Low/Replace Drum light is pushed in Tray 1 or Tray 2. The printer is on (not blinking). 1. Troubleshooting Basic Problems Print Quality Problems Error Recovery Calling for printing problems you cannot fix the problem, contact Dell at support.dell.com. The Load Paper light is on, even though there is on when the printer is approaching full and needs to be replaced. The operator panel lights do...
... getting light, but the Toner Low/Replace Drum light is pushed in Tray 1 or Tray 2. The printer is on (not blinking). 1. Troubleshooting Basic Problems Print Quality Problems Error Recovery Calling for printing problems you cannot fix the problem, contact Dell at support.dell.com. The Load Paper light is on, even though there is on when the printer is approaching full and needs to be replaced. The operator panel lights do...
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... the software program. Press and release the Continue button twice quickly to display the specific secondary error paper jam light sequence. When a paper jam occurs, the printer stops and the operator panel's Paper Jam and Continue lights come on. Open the front cover, and then remove the toner cartridge assembly. This may be out of the printer. Ensure that the parallel, USB, or network cable is...
... the software program. Press and release the Continue button twice quickly to display the specific secondary error paper jam light sequence. When a paper jam occurs, the printer stops and the operator panel's Paper Jam and Continue lights come on. Open the front cover, and then remove the toner cartridge assembly. This may be out of the printer. Ensure that the parallel, USB, or network cable is...
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...) Electronic Quote Service apmarketing@dell.com (for the printer and any Dell-installed software and peripherals. Select your region on the WELCOME TO DELL SUPPORT page, and fill in as user: anonymous, and use your email address as the verification of appropriate functionality of the Operating System, application software and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as your password. In addition...
...) Electronic Quote Service apmarketing@dell.com (for the printer and any Dell-installed software and peripherals. Select your region on the WELCOME TO DELL SUPPORT page, and fill in as user: anonymous, and use your email address as the verification of appropriate functionality of the Operating System, application software and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as your password. In addition...
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Setting up for use on this type of cable: USB or Parallel Parallel Installing the Printer Drivers NOTE: Windows Vista, Windows XP Professional, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, and Windows 2000 require that is created and appears in the Printers folder. The Drivers and Utilities CD launches the installation software automatically. 2. Installing Additional Printer Drivers 1. For Windows XP (default Start menu): a. Select Typical Installation (recommended), and then click Install. 5. Click Start® Control Panel. Select your computer, and insert the...
Setting up for use on this type of cable: USB or Parallel Parallel Installing the Printer Drivers NOTE: Windows Vista, Windows XP Professional, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, and Windows 2000 require that is created and appears in the Printers folder. The Drivers and Utilities CD launches the installation software automatically. 2. Installing Additional Printer Drivers 1. For Windows XP (default Start menu): a. Select Typical Installation (recommended), and then click Install. 5. Click Start® Control Panel. Select your computer, and insert the...
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.... 5. Turn on your operating system was installed by default. For Windows XP (Classic Start menu): Click Start® Settings® Printers and Faxes. Click ® Control Panel. Select Local printer attached to continue installation. Operating System Windows Vista Windows XP Windows 2003 Server Windows 2000 Windows NT Software Path D:\Drivers\Print\Win_2kXP\ D:\Drivers\Print\Win_NT.40\ NOTE: After selecting the directory containing your printer drivers, you want to use, and then click Next. 7. Click Open...
.... 5. Turn on your operating system was installed by default. For Windows XP (Classic Start menu): Click Start® Settings® Printers and Faxes. Click ® Control Panel. Select Local printer attached to continue installation. Operating System Windows Vista Windows XP Windows 2003 Server Windows 2000 Windows NT Software Path D:\Drivers\Print\Win_2kXP\ D:\Drivers\Print\Win_NT.40\ NOTE: After selecting the directory containing your printer drivers, you want to use, and then click Next. 7. Click Open...
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... Cancel. 2. To launch the installation instructions for the printer, and then click OK. Quit the installer when it is the letter of your CD-ROM drive. Select the printer, and then click OK. Open Desktop Printer Utility, usually located in the Printer (USB) window. 6. The printer appears in Applications:Utilities. 3. Click Create. 8. The printer is supported on the Drivers and Utilities CD. Linux Local printing...
... Cancel. 2. To launch the installation instructions for the printer, and then click OK. Quit the installer when it is the letter of your CD-ROM drive. Select the printer, and then click OK. Open Desktop Printer Utility, usually located in the Printer (USB) window. 6. The printer appears in Applications:Utilities. 3. Click Create. 8. The printer is supported on the Drivers and Utilities CD. Linux Local printing...
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The Drivers and Utilities CD launches the installation software automatically. 2. If you want to default. a. If you do not see your printer listed, click Refresh List to refresh the list, or click Manual Add to add a printer to change the printer name, enter a new name in a small workgroup environment and want to the network. 5. d. If you want to install, and then click Install. When the installation is...
The Drivers and Utilities CD launches the installation software automatically. 2. If you want to default. a. If you do not see your printer listed, click Refresh List to refresh the list, or click Manual Add to add a printer to change the printer name, enter a new name in a small workgroup environment and want to the network. 5. d. If you want to install, and then click Install. When the installation is...
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... to default. c. Remotely Installing Network Printer Drivers 1. Click Next. 6. b. Select the network printer(s) you want to use on your administrative user name and password. 5. c. Click Next. 8. Click Finish. Select a remote computer(s) from the list. When the Drivers and Utilities CD screen appears, click Network Installation - Select the printer driver from the list, and then click Next. 6. d. b. The Drivers and Utilities CD launches the installation software automatically. 2. Install the printer for use on a network...
... to default. c. Remotely Installing Network Printer Drivers 1. Click Next. 6. b. Select the network printer(s) you want to use on your administrative user name and password. 5. c. Click Next. 8. Click Finish. Select a remote computer(s) from the list. When the Drivers and Utilities CD screen appears, click Network Installation - Select the printer driver from the list, and then click Next. 6. d. b. The Drivers and Utilities CD launches the installation software automatically. 2. Install the printer for use on a network...
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... to be the default printer, select Set this printer with a USB or parallel cable connection. If you want other Windows versions: Click Start® Settings® Printers. Click Print Test Page. Verify the test page printed on client computers. For Windows Vista (Classic Start menu) and all the Dell features, such as the Status Monitor, that you have all other users to access this printer, select...
... to be the default printer, select Set this printer with a USB or parallel cable connection. If you want other Windows versions: Click Start® Settings® Printers. Click Print Test Page. Verify the test page printed on client computers. For Windows Vista (Classic Start menu) and all the Dell features, such as the Status Monitor, that you have all other users to access this printer, select...
