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1 Installing Printer Software in Windows This chapter includes: • Installing Printer Software • Reinstalling Printer Software • Removing Printer Software NOTE: The following procedure is based on Microsoft® Windows® XP, for other operating systems, refer to the corresponding Windows user's guide or online help. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into your computer's optical drive. The CD should automatically run, and an installation window appears. If the installation window does not appear, click Start and then Run. Type X:\Setup.exe, replacing "X" with the letter which represents your drive and click OK. If you use Windows Vista®, click Start → All programs → Accessories → Run, and type X:\Setup.exe. If the AutoPlay window appears in Windows Vista, click Run Setup.exe in Install or run program field, and click Continue in the User Account Control window. 3 Click Next. Installing Printer Software You can install the printer software for local printing or network printing. To install the printer software on the computer, perform the appropriate installation procedure depending on the printer in use. A printer driver is software that allows your computer to communicate with your printer. The procedure to install drivers may differ depending on the operating system you are using. All applications should be closed on your computer before beginning installation. Installing Software for Local Printing A local printer is a printer directly attached to your computer using the printer cable supplied with your printer, such as a USB or parallel cable. If your printer is attached to a network, skip this step and go to "Installing Software for Network Printing" on page 7. You can install the printer software using the typical or custom method. NOTE: If the "New Hardware Wizard" window appears during the installation procedure, click in the upper right corner of the window to close the window, or click Cancel. • If necessary, select a language from the drop-down list. • View User's Guide: Allows you to view the User's Guide. If your computer does not have Adobe® Acrobat®, click on this option and it will automatically install Adobe® Acrobat® Reader for you. 4 Select Typical installation for a local printer. Click Next. Typical Installation This is recommended for most users. All components necessary for printer operations will be installed. 1 Ensure that the printer is connected to your computer and powered on. 4 Installing Printer Software in Windows

Section	Page
Features of your new laser printer	2
Safety information	5
Contents	7
Introduction	11
Printer overview	11
Front view	11
Rear view	11
Control panel overview	12
Understanding the Status LED	13
Acknowledging the status of the toner cartridge	13
Menu overview	14
Supplied software	15
Printer driver features	15
Printer driver	15
Getting started	16
Setting up the hardware	16
System requirements	17
Microsoft® Windows®	17
Macintosh	17
Setting up the network	18
Supported operation environments	18
Configuring network protocol via the printer	18
Using the SetIP program	18
Installing the driver software	18
Printer's basic settings	20
Altitude adjustment	20
Changing the display language	20
Setting the date and time	20
Changing the clock mode	20
Changing the default mode	20
Setting sounds	20
Entering characters using the number keypad	21
Using the save modes	21
Auto continue	21
Loading originals and print media	23
Loading originals	23
On the scanner glass	23
In the ADF	23
Selecting print media	24
Specifications on print media	25
Media sizes supported in each mode	26
Guidelines for special print media	26
Changing the size of the paper in the paper tray	27
Printing on special print materials	29
Feeding the print material manually	29
Setting the paper size and type	29
Copying	30
Copying	30
Changing the settings for each copy	30
Darkness	30
Original Type	30
Reduced or enlarged copy	30
Changing the default copy settings	31
ID card copying	31
Using special copy features	31
2-up or 4-up copying	31
Poster copying	31
Clone copying	32
Erasing background images	32
Gray enhance copying	32
Setting copy timeout	32
Scanning	33
Scanning basics	33
Scanning from the control panel	33
Setting scan information in Dell Scan Manager.	33
Scanning to application programs	33
Scanning by a network connection	34
Scanning to Email	34
Changing the settings for each scan job	35
Changing the default scan settings	35
Setting up Address Book	35
Registering speed email numbers	35
Configuring group email numbers	35
Using Address Book entries	35
Searching Address Book for an entry	35
Printing Address Book	36
Basic printing	37
Printing a document	37
Canceling a print job	37
Faxing	38
Sending a fax	38
Setting the fax header	38
Adjusting the document settings	38
Sending a fax automatically	39
Sending a fax manually	39
Confirming a transmission	39
Automatic redialing	39
Redialing the last number	39
Sending a fax to multiple destinations	39
Sending a delayed fax	40
Sending a priority fax	40
Receiving a fax	41
Changing receiving modes	41
Receiving automatically in Fax mode	41
Receiving manually in Tel mode	41
Receiving manually using an extension telephone	41
Receiving automatically in Ans/Fax mode	41
Receiving faxes using DRPD mode	41
Receiving in secure receiving mode	42
Activating secure receiving mode	42
Receiving faxes in memory	42
Forwarding faxes	42
Fax setup	43
Changing the fax setup options	43
Changing the default document settings	44
Printing sent fax report automatically	44
Setting up Address Book	44
Using USB memory device	46
About USB memory	46
Plugging in a USB memory device	46
Scanning to a USB memory device	46
Scanning	46
Customizing Scan to USB	47
Printing from a USB memory device	47
To print a document from a USB memory device:	47
Backing up data	47
Backing up data	47
Restoring data	47
Managing USB memory	48
Deleting an image file	48
Formatting a USB memory device	48
Viewing the USB memory status	48
Printing directly from a digital camera	48
Maintenance	49
Printing reports	49
Printing a report	49
Adjusting the color contrast	49
Clearing memory	50
Cleaning your printer	50
Cleaning the outside	50
Cleaning the inside	50
Cleaning the scan unit	52
Maintaining the cartridge	53
Toner cartridge storage	53
Expected cartridge life	53
Redistributing toner	53
Replacing the toner cartridge	53
Replacing the imaging unit	55
Replacing the waste toner container	56
Maintenance parts	57
Checking replaceables	57
Managing your printer from the website	57
To access Embedded Web Service:	57
Checking the printer’s serial number	57
Troubleshooting	58
Tips for avoiding paper jams	58
Clearing document jams	58
Exit misfeed	58
Roller misfeed	59
Clearing paper jams	59
In the tray 1	59
In the fuser unit area	59
In the paper exit area	60
Understanding display messages	62
Solving other problems	65
Paper feeding	65
Printing problems	65
Printing quality problems	66
Copying problems	68
Scanning problems	69
Dell Scan Manager problems	69
Fax problems	70
Common Windows problems	70
Common Macintosh problems	70
Ordering supplies	71
Supplies	71
How to purchase	71
Specifications	72
General specifications	72
Printer specifications	73
Scanner specifications	73
Copier specifications	73
Facsimile specifications	74
Glossary	75
Index	79
Software section	82
Software section Contents	83
Installing Printer Software in Windows	86
Installing Printer Software	86
Installing Software for Local Printing	86
Installing Software for Network Printing	89
Reinstalling Printer Software	91
Removing Printer Software	92
Basic Printing	93
Printing a Document	93
Printing to a file (PRN)	94
Printer Settings	94
Layout Tab	95
Paper Tab	95
Graphic Tab	96
Other Options Tab	97
About Tab	97
Using a Favorite Setting	97
Using Help	97
Advanced Printing	98
Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper (N-Up Printing)	98
Printing Posters	99
Printing Booklets	99
Printing on Both Sides of Paper	100
Printing a Reduced or Enlarged Document	100
Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size	100
Using Watermarks	101
Using an Existing Watermark	101
Creating a Watermark	101
Editing a Watermark	101
Deleting a Watermark	101
Using Overlays	102
What is an Overlay?	102
Creating a New Page Overlay	102
Using a Page Overlay	102
Deleting a Page Overlay	102
Sharing the Printer Locally	103
Setting Up a Host Computer	103
Setting Up a Client Computer	103
Scanning	104
Smarthru Office	104
Starting SmarThru Office	104
Quick Start Guide	104
Using SmarThru Office	104
Scanning Process with TWAIN- enabled Software	106
Scanning Using the WIA Driver	106
Windows XP	106
Windows Vista	106
Using other software	107
Printer Status Monitor	107
Printer Settings Utility	107
Dell Toner Re-order application	108
Firmware Update Utility	108
Using Your Printer with a Macintosh	109
Installing Software	109
Uninstalling software	109
Setting Up the Printer	110
For a Network-connected	110
For a USB-connected	110
Printing	111
Printing a Document	111
Changing Printer Settings	111
Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper	112
Scanning	113
Scanning with USB	113
Software section Index	114
A	114
B	114
C	114
D	114
F	114
G	114
H	114
I	114
L	114
M	114
N	114
O	114
P	114
S	114
T	114
U	115

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Installing Printer Software in Windows

Installing Printer

Software in Windows

This chapter includes:

•

Installing Printer Software

•

Reinstalling Printer Software

•

Removing Printer Software

OTE

: The following procedure is based on Microsoft

Windows

XP, for other operating systems, refer to the

corresponding Windows user's guide or online help.

Installing Printer Software

You can install the printer software for local printing or network

printing. To install the printer software on the computer,

perform the appropriate installation procedure depending on

the printer in use.

A printer driver is software that allows your computer to

communicate with your printer. The procedure to install drivers

may differ depending on the operating system you are using.

All applications should be closed on your computer before

beginning installation.

Installing Software for Local Printing

A local printer is a printer directly attached to your computer

using the printer cable supplied with your printer, such as a USB

or parallel cable. If your printer is attached to a network, skip

this step and go to “Installing Software for Network Printing” on

page 7.

You can install the printer software using the typical or custom

method.

OTE

: If the “New Hardware Wizard” window appears during

the installation procedure, click

in the upper right corner of

the window to close the window, or click

Cancel

Typical Installation

This is recommended for most users. All components necessary

for printer operations will be installed.

Ensure that the printer is connected to your computer and

powered on.

Insert the

Drivers and Utilities

CD into your computer's

optical drive.

The CD should automatically run, and an installation

window appears.

If the installation window does not appear, click

Start

and

then

Run

. Type

X:\Setup.exe

, replacing “

” with the

letter which represents your drive and click

If you use Windows Vista

, click

Start

→

All programs

→

Accessories

→

Run

, and type

X:\Setup.exe

If the

AutoPlay

window appears in Windows Vista, click

Run

Setup.exe

Install or run program

field, and

click

Continue

in the

User Account Control

window.

Click

• If necessary, select a language from the drop-down list.

•

View User’s Guide

: Allows you to view the User’s

Guide. If your computer does not have Adobe

Acrobat

, click on this option and it will automatically

install Adobe

Acrobat

Reader for you.

Select

Typical installation for a local printer

. Click