Software Overview
After setting up your printer and connecting it to your computer, you must install the drivers and utilities from the Drivers and Utilities CD included with your printer. If you purchased a Dell™ computer and your printer at the same time, the drivers and utilities are automatically installed. You don't need to install them. The Drivers and Utilities CD contains the following:
•Dell Printer Driver– allows your computer to communicate with your printer. To use your printer as a printer in Windows, you must install the printer driver. For information about installing the printer driver in Windows, see "Installing Software".
•Dell Toner Management System™ – displays the status of the printer and the name of the job when you send a job to print. The Dell Toner Management System™ window also displays the level of toner remaining and allows you to order replacement toner cartridges.
•User's Guide– HTML documentation provides detailed information about using your printer.
Installing Software
Before you begin, ensure that your system meets the minimum requirements.
NOTE: For Windows 2000/XP, the system administrator should install Dell software.
System Requirements
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Operating System | Windows 98/Me/2000/XP |
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CPU | Windows 98/Me/2000 | Pentium II 400 Mhz or higher |
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| Windows XP | Pentium III 933 Mhz or higher |
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RAM | Windows 98/Me/2000 | 64 MB or higher |
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| Windows XP | 128 MB or higher |
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Free Disk Space | Windows 98/Me/2000 | 300 MB or higher |
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| Windows XP | 1 GB or higher |
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Internet Explorer | 5.0 or higher |
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Installing Dell Software
A printer driver is software that lets your computer communicate with your printer. The procedure to install drivers depends on the operating system you are using.
NOTE: If you attach a USB printer cable while your printer and computer are powered on, the Windows hardware wizard launches immediately. Cancel the screen and use the Drivers and Utilities CD to install the Dell software.
1. Make sure that the printer is connected to your computer and powered on. Close all unnecessary programs.
NOTE: If the printer is not connected to your computer when you install the
2.Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD.
3.If necessary, select a language by pressing the Language button on the main screen.
4.Select Typical Installation to install the User's Guide, the printer driver, and Dell Toner Management System™ as the default settings.
