Preparing the Printer 15
Configuring the Paper Trays NOTE: You must first install the drivers for your printer before configuring the paper trays. See
"Setting Up for Local Printing" on page 29 or "Setting Up for Network Printing" on page 37.
Dell Laser Printer 1700/1700n
1Launch the Dell Local Printer Settings Utility (Start→Programs→Dell Printers→Dell
Laser Printer 1700→Dell Local Printer Settings Utility).
2Select your Dell Laser Printer 1700.
3Click OK.
4In the left column, click Paper.
5In the right column, go to the Tray 1 section. Specify what size and type of media you
loaded into tray 1.
6In the right column, go to the Tray 2 section. Specify what size and type of media you
loaded into tray 2.
7On the Menu Bar, click Actions→Apply Settings.
8Close the utility.
NOTE: If you change the size or type of media loaded into either tray, use the Local Printer
Settings Utility to reconfigure the tray.
9To update your printer options, follow the instructions in the table.
Windows XP 1Click Start→Control Panel→Printers and Other Hardware→Printers and
Faxes.
2Right-click the Dell Laser Printer 1700 icon.
3Click Properties→Installed Options→Ask Printer.
4Click OK→OK. Close the Printers folder.
Windows 2000
Windows NT 4.0 1Click Start→Settings→Printers.
2Right-click the Dell Laser Printer 1700 icon.
3Click Properties→Installed Options(or Options)→Ask Printer (or Update
Now).
4Click OK→OK. Close the Printers folder.