Dell 1720/1720DN Setting up for Local Printing, Windows, Installing the Printer Drivers

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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.

Operating System:	Use this type of cable:
Windows Vista™	USB or Parallel
Windows XP
Windows Server 2003
Windows 2000
Windows NT	Parallel

Installing the Printer Drivers

NOTE: Windows Vista, Windows XP Professional, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, and Windows 2000 require that you have administrative access to install printer drivers on your computer.

1.Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD.

The Drivers and Utilities CD launches the installation software automatically.

2.When the Drivers and Utilities CD screen appears, click Personal Installation - Install the printer for use on this computer only, and then click Next.

3.Select your printer from the drop-down menu.

4.Select Typical Installation (recommended), and then click Install.

5.Click Finish, connect the printer to the computer using a USB or parallel cable, and turn on the printer. Microsoft's Plug and Play finishes installing the printer and prompts you when setup is completed.

Installing Additional Printer Drivers

1.Turn on your computer, and insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. When the Drivers and Utilities CD launches, click Cancel.

2.For Windows XP (default Start menu): a. Click Start® Control Panel.

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Contents United States Government Restricted Rights Dell Laser Printer 1720/1720dn Users GuideNovember 2006 SRV PY972 Rev. A00 What are you Find it here Looking for? Finding InformationClick → Help and Support Click Start Help and SupportDell Printer Supplies Reorder Application Software OverviewDell Toner Management System Printing Status WindowStatus Monitor Center Dell Local Printer Settings UtilityQuality Menu Set IP Address Utility Dell Printer Software Uninstall UtilityDriver Profiler Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool Dell Printer Alert Utility Understanding Your Printer About Your PrinterUnderstanding the Operator Panel Printing the Printer Settings Configuration SheetConnection Cable certification Choosing the Right CableManually Feeding a Print Job PrintingPrinting on Both Sides of the Paper Select either 2-sided long edge or 2-sided short edge Printing Multiple Page Images on One Page N-Up PrintingDell Laser Printer 1720 Manual Duplex Dell Laser Printer 1720dn Automatic DuplexPrinting 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 From this You can Menu Factory default settingOperator Panel Menus Network MenuFrom this You can Menu Ppds Emulation Setup MenuParallel Menu From You can This MenuUtilities Menu USB MenuTo exit Hex Trace, turn off the printer Ordering Supplies Maintaining Your PrinterStoring Supplies Storing the Toner Cartridge Replacing 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 Hex Trace Ready Ready/Power SaverPrinter Status BusyNot Ready Flushing/Resolution ReducedBasic Problems TroubleshootingYou cannot close the front cover Print Quality Problems Print is too light Streaked vertical lines appear on Print density is uneven Output Bin Full Remove Paper Error RecoveryLoad input source type size Load Manual type sizePaper Too Short Invalid Refilled CartridgeMissing or Defective Cartridge Unsupported Print CartridgeMemory Full Standard Network Software ErrorStandard Parallel/USB Port Disabled Insufficient Defrag MemoryPaper Jam Remove Cartridge Imaging Drum Life WarningReplace Imaging Drum Toner LowPaper Jam Remove Cartridge Duplex Paper Jam Open Rear Door Paper Jam Open Rear DoorDuplex Paper Jam Remove Tray Duplex Paper Jam Unsupported Size Paper Jam Check DuplexPaper Jam Check Manual Feeder Paper Jam Check TrayCalling for Service Installing the 550-Sheet Optional Drawer Installing Optional HardwareConfiguring the Paper Trays Operating System Click Actions Apply SettingsSelect Paper Size Installing an Optional Memory CardDell Laser Printer 1720dn Attached to a Network Available Options list, click 550-sheet trayPage Click the Install Options tab Noise Emissions Levels SpecificationsEnvironmental Specifications OverviewPostScript support limited to Macintosh only Emulation, Compatibility, and ConnectivityMIB Compatibility Operating System SupportPrint Media Guidelines Cables Media Types and SizesCertifications Loading the 250-Sheet and 550-Sheet Paper Trays Loading PaperPage Loading the Manual Feeder Using the Rear Exit Dell Technical Support Policy AppendixContacting Dell Warranty and Return Policy Windows Setting up for Local PrintingInstalling the Printer Drivers Installing Additional Printer DriversOperating System Software Path Installing Additional Printer SoftwareAdd Printer Wizard opens Select Have DiskMacintosh Click Install on the Easy Install screenUSB Printer Selection section, click Change LinuxLicensing Notice BSD License and Warranty statementsGNU License Preamble Page GNU Lesser General Public License Page Page Page Page Supported Network Printer Ports Setting up for Network PrintingPrint and Check the Network Setup Supported Printer DriversDirect 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 Share the Printer Shared PrintingPoint and Print Install the Shared Printer on Client ComputersClick Properties Click Print Test Peer-to-PeerClick Network Print Server Macintosh Open TextEdit in /Applications If you want to print using IP PrintingAppleTalk Printer Selection section, click Change LPR Printer Selection section, click ChangeLinux