Dell 1720/1720DN specifications Install the Shared Printer on Client Computers, Point and Print

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For Windows Vista (default Start menu):

a.Click → Control Panel.

b.Click Hardware and Sound.

c.Click Printers.

2.Right-click your printer.

3.Click Sharing.

4.If you are using Windows Vista, you may be prompted to change the sharing options before you can continue. Press the Change Sharing Options button, and then press Continue on the next dialog box.

5.Select Share this printer, and then type a name for the printer.

6.Click Additional Drivers, and then select the operating systems of all network clients printing to this printer.

7.Click OK.

If you are missing files, you are prompted to insert the server operating system CD.

a.Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD, ensure that the drive letter is correct for your CD-ROM drive, and then click OK.

b.If you are using Windows Vista: Browse to a client computer running the operating system, and then click OK.

For all other Windows versions: Insert the operating system CD, ensure that the drive letter is correct for your CD-ROM drive, and then click OK.

8.Click Close.

To check that the printer was successfully shared:

Ensure that the printer object in the Printers folder shows it is shared. For example, in Windows 2000, a hand is shown underneath the printer icon.

Browse My Network Places or Network Neighborhood. Find the host name of the server, and look for the shared name you assigned to the printer.

Now that the printer is shared, you can install the printer on network clients using the Point and Print method or the Peer- to-Peer method.

Install the Shared Printer on Client Computers

Point and Print

This method is the best use of system resources. The printer server handles driver modifications and print job processing. This lets network clients return to their programs much faster.

If you use the Point and Print method, a subset of software information is copied from the print server to the client computer. This is just enough information to send a print job to the printer.

1.On the Windows desktop of the client computer, double-click My Network Places or Network Neighborhood.

2.Double-click the host name of the print server computer.

3.Right-click the shared printer name, and then click Install or Connect.

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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 Driver Profiler Dell Printer Software Uninstall UtilitySet IP Address Utility 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 DuplexClick 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 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 Storing Supplies Maintaining Your PrinterOrdering Supplies Storing the Toner Cartridge Replacing 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 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 Configuring the Paper Trays Installing Optional HardwareInstalling the 550-Sheet Optional Drawer 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 Certifications Media Types and SizesCables Loading the 250-Sheet and 550-Sheet Paper Trays Loading PaperPage Loading the Manual Feeder Using the Rear Exit Contacting Dell AppendixDell Technical Support Policy 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 LinuxGNU License BSD License and Warranty statementsLicensing Notice 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 DriversClick 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 Share the Printer Shared PrintingPoint and Print Install the Shared Printer on Client ComputersClick Network Print Server Peer-to-PeerClick Properties Click Print Test Macintosh Open TextEdit in /Applications If you want to print using IP PrintingAppleTalk Printer Selection section, click Change LPR Printer Selection section, click ChangeLinux