Dell 1720/1720DN specifications Installing Additional Printer Software, Add Printer Wizard opens

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b.Double-clickPrinters and Other Hardware.

c.Double-clickPrinters 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.Select Local printer attached to this computer, and then click Next. You are prompted to attach the printer to the computer.

6.Select the port you want your printer to use, and then click Next.

7.Select Have Disk.

8.Browse to your CD drive, and select the correct directory for your operating system.

NOTE: If you installed the printer drivers from the Drivers and Utilities CD before you connected the printer to your computer, the HBP (host based printing) driver for your operating system was installed by default.

Operating System

Software Path

Windows Vista

D:\Drivers\Print\Win_2kXP\

Windows XP

 

Windows 2003 Server

 

Windows 2000

 

Windows NT

D:\Drivers\Print\Win_NT.40\

NOTE: After selecting the directory containing your printer drivers, you may be prompted for additional files in order to continue installation. Insert the operating system CD, and then click OK.

9.Click Open, and then click OK.

10.Select the type of driver you want to install (HBP or PS) in the Manufacturer list, and the printer model in the Printers list, and then click Next.

11.Proceed through the rest of the Add Printer Wizard, and then click Finish to install the printer driver.

Installing Additional Printer Software

1.Turn on your computer, and insert the Drivers and Utilities CD.

The Drivers and Utilities CD should launch the installation software automatically.

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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 SupportSoftware Overview Dell Toner Management SystemPrinting Status Window Dell Printer Supplies Reorder ApplicationDell Local Printer Settings Utility Status Monitor CenterQuality Menu Driver Profiler Dell Printer Software Uninstall UtilitySet IP Address Utility 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 Printing Multiple Page Images on One Page N-Up Printing Dell Laser Printer 1720 Manual DuplexDell Laser Printer 1720dn Automatic Duplex Select either 2-sided long edge or 2-sided short edgeClick More Page Layout Options Printing a BookletPrinting a Poster Printing on Letterhead From Your Computer Canceling a Print JobFrom the Printer Operator Panel For Windows Vista default Start menu Factory default setting Operator Panel MenusNetwork Menu From this You can MenuSetup Menu Parallel MenuFrom You can This Menu From this You can Menu Ppds EmulationUSB Menu Utilities MenuTo exit Hex Trace, turn off the printer Storing Supplies Maintaining Your PrinterOrdering Supplies Replacing the Toner Cartridge Storing the Toner CartridgePage Replacing the Imaging Drum Page Cleaning the Printhead Lens Page Off Slow blink Fast Blink Operator Panel LightsCommon Light Sequences Paper Jam Secondary Light Sequences Secondary Error Light SequencesWhen the Error and Continue Ready/Power Saver Printer StatusBusy 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 Error Recovery Load input source type sizeLoad Manual type size Output Bin Full Remove PaperInvalid Refilled Cartridge Missing or Defective CartridgeUnsupported Print Cartridge Paper Too ShortStandard Network Software Error Standard Parallel/USB Port DisabledInsufficient Defrag Memory Memory FullImaging Drum Life Warning Replace Imaging DrumToner Low 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 Configuring the Paper Trays Installing Optional HardwareInstalling the 550-Sheet Optional Drawer Click Actions Apply Settings Operating SystemInstalling an Optional Memory Card Dell Laser Printer 1720dn Attached to a NetworkAvailable Options list, click 550-sheet tray Select Paper SizePage Click the Install Options tab Specifications Environmental SpecificationsOverview Noise Emissions LevelsEmulation, Compatibility, and Connectivity MIB CompatibilityOperating System Support PostScript support limited to Macintosh onlyPrint Media Guidelines Certifications Media Types and SizesCables Loading Paper Loading the 250-Sheet and 550-Sheet Paper TraysPage Loading the Manual Feeder Using the Rear Exit Contacting Dell AppendixDell Technical Support Policy Warranty and Return Policy Setting up for Local Printing Installing the Printer DriversInstalling Additional Printer Drivers WindowsInstalling Additional Printer Software Add Printer Wizard opensSelect Have Disk Operating System Software PathClick Install on the Easy Install screen MacintoshLinux USB Printer Selection section, click ChangeGNU License BSD License and Warranty statementsLicensing Notice Preamble Page GNU Lesser General Public License Page Page Page Page Setting up for Network Printing Print and Check the Network SetupSupported Printer Drivers Supported Network Printer PortsClick Print Test Direct Attachment With a Network Cable Using a Print ServerDirect Attachment With a Network Cable No Print Server Remotely Installing Network Printer Drivers Shared Printing Share the PrinterInstall the Shared Printer on Client Computers Point and PrintClick Network Print Server Peer-to-PeerClick Properties Click Print Test Macintosh If you want to print using IP Printing Open TextEdit in /ApplicationsLPR Printer Selection section, click Change AppleTalk Printer Selection section, click ChangeLinux