Dell 2150cn manual Network Printer Setup on a Remote Network, Before Installation

Use the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool to monitor the status of your network printer without leaving your desk. You can view and/or change the printer settings, monitor toner level, and acknowledge the timing of ordering replacement consumables. You can click the Dell supplies link for ordering supplies.

NOTE: The Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool is not available when the printer is directly connected to a computer or a print server.

To launch the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool, type the printer's IP address in your web browser. The printer configuration appears on the screen.

You can set up the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool to send you an e-mail when the printer needs supplies or intervention.

To set up e-mail alerts:

1Launch the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool.

2Click E-Mail Alert link.

3Under E-Mail Server Settings, enter the Primary SMTP Gateway, Reply Address, and your or key operator's e-mail address in the e-mail list box.

4Click Apply New Settings.

NOTE: Connection pending until printer sends an alert is displayed on the SMTP server until an error occurs.

Network Printer Setup on a Remote Network

Before Installation

Before you start remote installation, perform the following procedures.

Allow Print Spooler to Accept Client Connections

NOTE: This procedure is required for Windows XP 64-bit Edition, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition, Windows Vista, Windows Vista 64-bit Edition, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 64-bit Edition, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 7, and Windows 7 64-bit Edition.

For Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2008:

1 Open the Run dialog box.

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