Dell 1720/1720DN specifications Emulation, Compatibility, and Connectivity, MIB Compatibility

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Idle	26 dBA	Inaudible

Emulation, Compatibility, and Connectivity

Emulations

Dell Laser Printer 1720

PostScript 31

HBP

Dell Laser Printer 1720dn

PostScript 3

HBP

Compatibility

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, 5.0

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

Connectivity

Parallel

USB

10/100BaseTx Ethernet (1720dn only)

1 PostScript support limited to Macintosh only.

MIB Compatibility

A Management Information Base (MIB) is a database containing information about network devices (such as adapters, bridges, routers, or computers). This information helps network administrators manage the network (analyze performance, traffic, errors, and so on). This printer complies with standard industry MIB specifications, allowing the printer to be recognized and managed by various printer and network management software systems, such as Dell OpenManage™, IT Assistant, Hewlett-Packard OpenView, CA Unicenter, Hewlett-Packard Web JetAdmin, Lexmark MarkVision Professional, and so on.

Operating System Support

Your printer supports:

Microsoft Windows Vista

Microsoft Windows XP

Microsoft Windows Server 2003

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Contents Dell Laser Printer 1720/1720dn Users Guide United States Government Restricted RightsNovember 2006 SRV PY972 Rev. A00 Finding Information What are you Find it here Looking for?Click Start Help and Support Click → Help and SupportPrinting Status Window Software OverviewDell Toner Management System Dell Printer Supplies Reorder ApplicationDell Local Printer Settings Utility Status Monitor CenterQuality Menu Set IP Address Utility Dell Printer Software Uninstall UtilityDriver Profiler Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool Dell Printer Alert Utility About Your Printer Understanding Your PrinterPrinting the Printer Settings Configuration Sheet Understanding the Operator PanelChoosing the Right Cable Connection Cable certificationPrinting Manually Feeding a Print JobPrinting on Both Sides of the Paper Dell Laser Printer 1720dn Automatic Duplex Printing Multiple Page Images on One Page N-Up PrintingDell Laser Printer 1720 Manual Duplex Select either 2-sided long edge or 2-sided short edgePrinting a Poster Printing a BookletClick More Page Layout Options Printing on Letterhead From the Printer Operator Panel Canceling a Print JobFrom Your Computer For Windows Vista default Start menu Network Menu Factory default settingOperator Panel Menus From this You can MenuFrom You can This Menu Setup MenuParallel Menu From this You can Menu Ppds EmulationUSB Menu Utilities MenuTo exit Hex Trace, turn off the printer Ordering Supplies Maintaining Your PrinterStoring Supplies Replacing the Toner Cartridge Storing the Toner CartridgePage Replacing the Imaging Drum Page Cleaning the Printhead Lens Page Common Light Sequences Operator Panel LightsOff Slow blink Fast Blink When the Error and Continue Secondary Error Light SequencesPaper Jam Secondary Light Sequences Busy Ready/Power SaverPrinter Status Hex Trace ReadyFlushing/Resolution Reduced Not ReadyTroubleshooting Basic ProblemsYou cannot close the front cover Print Quality Problems Print is too light Streaked vertical lines appear on Print density is uneven Load Manual type size Error RecoveryLoad input source type size Output Bin Full Remove PaperUnsupported Print Cartridge Invalid Refilled CartridgeMissing or Defective Cartridge Paper Too ShortInsufficient Defrag Memory Standard Network Software ErrorStandard Parallel/USB Port Disabled Memory FullToner Low Imaging Drum Life WarningReplace Imaging Drum Paper Jam Remove CartridgePaper Jam Remove Cartridge Paper Jam Open Rear Door Duplex Paper Jam Open Rear DoorDuplex Paper Jam Remove Tray Paper Jam Check Duplex Duplex Paper Jam Unsupported SizePaper Jam Check Tray Paper Jam Check Manual FeederCalling for Service Installing the 550-Sheet Optional Drawer Installing Optional HardwareConfiguring the Paper Trays Click Actions Apply Settings Operating SystemAvailable Options list, click 550-sheet tray Installing an Optional Memory CardDell Laser Printer 1720dn Attached to a Network Select Paper SizePage Click the Install Options tab Overview SpecificationsEnvironmental Specifications Noise Emissions LevelsOperating System Support Emulation, Compatibility, and ConnectivityMIB Compatibility PostScript support limited to Macintosh onlyPrint Media Guidelines Cables Media Types and SizesCertifications Loading Paper Loading the 250-Sheet and 550-Sheet Paper TraysPage Loading the Manual Feeder Using the Rear Exit Dell Technical Support Policy AppendixContacting Dell Warranty and Return Policy Installing Additional Printer Drivers Setting up for Local PrintingInstalling the Printer Drivers WindowsSelect Have Disk Installing Additional Printer SoftwareAdd Printer Wizard opens Operating System Software PathClick Install on the Easy Install screen MacintoshLinux USB Printer Selection section, click ChangeLicensing Notice BSD License and Warranty statementsGNU License Preamble Page GNU Lesser General Public License Page Page Page Page Supported Printer Drivers Setting up for Network PrintingPrint and Check the Network Setup Supported Network Printer PortsDirect Attachment With a Network Cable No Print Server Direct Attachment With a Network Cable Using a Print ServerClick Print Test Remotely Installing Network Printer Drivers Shared Printing Share the PrinterInstall the Shared Printer on Client Computers Point and PrintClick Properties Click Print Test Peer-to-PeerClick Network Print Server Macintosh If you want to print using IP Printing Open TextEdit in /ApplicationsLPR Printer Selection section, click Change AppleTalk Printer Selection section, click ChangeLinux