Dell 2330d, 2330dn Setting up for Local Printing

Setting up for Local Printing

Windows®

Mac OS® X: Adding the Printer in Print Center or Printer Setup Utility

Linux®

Windows®

Some Windows operating systems may already include a printer driver that is compatible with the printer.

Installing the Printer Drivers

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 Personal Installation — Install the printer for use on this

computer only, and then click Next.

3. Select your printer from the drop-down menu.

4. Select Typical Installation (recommended), and then click Install.

5. Click Finish, connect the printer to the computer using a USB or parallel cable, and turn on the printer.

The installation prompts you when the setup is completed.

Installing Additional Printer Drivers

1. Turn on your computer, and insert the Drivers and Utilities CD.

NOTE: Installing custom drivers do not replace the system driver. A separate printer object is created and appears in

the Printers folder.

Operating System: Use this type of cable:

Microsoft® Windows Server 2008

Windows Vista™

Windows XP

Windows Server 2003

Windows 2000

USB or Parallel

NOTE: Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, and Windows 2000 require that you

have administrative access to install printer drivers on your computer.

Contents

Main Dell 2330d/2330dn Laser Printer User's Guide Notes, Notices, and Cautions Page Finding Information Finding Information About the Printer Page Printing Printing Documents Printing Using the Multipurpose Feeder Printing a Two-Sided Document (Duplex Printing) Printing Multiple Page Images on One Page (N-Up Printing) Printing a Booklet Printing on Envelopes Printing on Letterhead Printing a Poster Printing on Transparencies Canceling a Print Job From the Printer Operator Panel From Your Computer About Your Printer Understanding Printer Parts Page Understanding the Operator Panel Page Maintaining Your Printer Ordering Supplies Printer Attached to a Network Printer Attached Locally to a Computer Storing Supplies Storing Print Media Storing the Toner Cartridge Replacing Supplies Replacing the Imaging Drum Page Replacing the Toner Cartridge Page Cleaning Your Printer Cleaning the Printhead Lens Cleaning the Exterior of the Printer Operator Panel Menus Menu List Paper Menu Page Paper Mode Main Menu Size/Type Page Paper Texture Paper Weight Paper Loading Reports Universal Setup Page Network/Ports Network Mode Network Mode Main Menu USB Mode USB Mode Main Menu Parallel Mode Parallel Mode Main Menu Settings General Settings Mode General Settings Mode Main Menu Alarm control Page Setup Mode Setup Mode Main Menu Finishing Mode Finishing Mode Main Menu Quality Mode Quality Mode Main Menu Utilities Mode Utilities Mode Main Menu PostScript Mode PostScript Mode Main Menu PCL Emul Mode PCL Emul Mode Main Menu Page Page Administrative Support Using the Embedded Web Server Locking the Operator Panel Menus Using the Embedded Web Server Creating an Administrative Password Installing Optional Hardware Installing the 550-Sheet Optional Drawer Installing an Optional Memory Card Page Troubleshooting Your Printer Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): Dell 2330d/2330dn Laser Printer Issues and Solutions Setup Problems Computer Problems Verify that your printer is compatible with your computer. Ensure that you have turned on both your printer and your computer. Check the USB cable. If the software installation screen does not appear automatically, install the software manually. Determine if the printer software is installed. Correct communication problems between the printer and the computer. Set your printer as the default printer. Printer won't print and print jobs are stuck in the print queue. Printer Problems Error Messages Page Page Page Page Page Page 201 Paper Jam Page 202 Paper Jam 231 Paper Jam Check Duplex 233 Paper Jam Check Duplex 234 Paper Jam Check Duplex Page 24x Paper Jam Check Tray <x> Jam in Tray 1 Page 251 Paper Jam Check Multipurpose Feeder General Guidelines for Selecting or Loading Print Media Avoiding Jams and Misfeeds Clearing Paper Jams Paper jam in the paper path Page Page Paper Problems Printing Problems Print Quality Problems Print is too light. Print is too dark, or the background is gray. White lines appear on the page. Streaked horizontal lines appear on the page. Streaked vertical lines appear on the page. The page contains print irregularities. Toner specks appear on the page. Toner rubs off the paper easily when you handle the sheets. Print density is uneven. Ghost images appear on the page. Print only appears on one side of the page. Margins are incorrect. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): Mac OS Features, Issues, and Solutions Mac OS X Features Mac OS X Known Issues and Solutions For Mac OS X version 10.4: For Mac OS X version 10.3: Calling for Service Page Loading Paper Setting the Paper Size and Paper Type Dell 2330d Laser Printer Attached Locally to a Computer Dell 2330dn Laser Printer Attached to a Network Loading the 250-Sheet and 550-Sheet Paper Trays Page Page Using the Multipurpose Feeder Configuring the Multipurpose Feeder Opening the Multipurpose Feeder Page Page Linking and Unlinking Trays Linking trays Unlinking trays Specifications Overview Environmental Specifications Noise Emissions Levels Emulation, Compatibility, and Connectivity Operating System Support MIB Compatibility Print Media Guidelines Media Types and Sizes Font Summary PCL Font List Page Resident PCL Symbol Sets Page Page PS Font List Page Cables Certifications Setting up for Local Printing Windows Installing the Printer Drivers Installing Additional Printer Drivers Page Installing Additional Printer Software Mac OS X: Adding the Printer in Print Center or Printer Setup Utility Linux Page Appendix Dell Technical Support Policy Contacting Dell Page Setting up for Network Printing Windows Supported Printer Drivers Supported Network Printer Ports Network Printing Options Direct Attachment With a Network Cable (Using a Print Server) Direct Attachment With a Network Cable (No Print Server) Shared Printing Share the Printer Install the Shared Printer on Client Computers Point and Print Peer-to-Peer Mac OS X: Adding the Printer in Print Center or Printer Setup Utility Linux Printing a Network Setup Page Licensing Notice BSD License and Warranty statements GNU License Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Microsoft Print Schema License Agreement Software Overview Status Monitor Center Set IP Address Utility Dell Printer Software Uninstall Utility Driver Profiler Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool Dell Printer Alert Utility Removing and Reinstalling Software Installing the Optional XPS Driver Dell Toner Management System Printing Status Window Dell Printer Supplies Reorder Application