Dell 1720/1720DN Direct Attachment With a Network Cable Using a Print Server, Click Print Test

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Direct Attachment With a Network Cable (Using a Print Server)

A print server is any designated computer that centrally manages all client print jobs. If you are sharing your printer in a small workgroup environment and want to control all print jobs on this network, connect the printer to a print server.

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 Network Installation - Install the printer for use on a network, and then click Next.

3.Select I am setting up a print server to share printers with others on the network, and then click Next.

4.Select the network printer(s) you want to install.

If you do not see your printer listed, click Refresh List to refresh the list, or click Manual Add to add a printer to the network.

5.Click Next.

6.For each printer driver listed:

NOTE: Two printer drivers are listed for each printer you selected, a PostScript and a Host Based Printing (HBP) driver.

a.Select the printer driver from the list.

b.If you want to change the printer name, enter a new name in the Printer Name field.

c.If you want other users to access this printer, select Share this printer with other computers, and then enter a share name that users can easily identify.

d.If you want this printer to be the default printer, select Set this printer to default.

e.If you do not want to install the particular driver for the printer, select Do not install this printer.

7.Click Next.

8.Select the check box next to the software and documentation you want to install, and then click Install.

The drivers, additional software, and documentation are installed on your computer. When the installation is completed, a Congratulations! screen appears.

9.If you do not want to print a test page: Click Finish. If you want to print a test page:

a.Select the check box next to the printer(s) on which you want to print a test page.

b.Click Print Test Page.

c.Verify the test page printed on the printer(s).

d.Click Finish.

Direct Attachment With a Network Cable (No Print Server)

1.Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD.

The Drivers and Utilities CD launches 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