BUYERS LAB

August 2007

Lab Test Report Dell 2335dn Multifunction Laser Printer

Feedback to Workstations

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SMC is installed simultaneously with the driver and allows for pop-up messages or icon alerts that notify users of errors and warnings, to be configured. When a job is sent, the utility pops up so that users can see paper status—“Okay” or “Add Paper”—and remaining toner, as indicated in a percent gauge. Users can enable the pop-ups to appear during printing or disable the functionality altogether. The utility can also be proactively accessed.

Status Monitor Console—Printing Status (U.S. model pictured)

Pop-ups for print job completion aren’t available, but this is common for devices in this class.

Administrators can set up e-mail alerts so that key operators receive messages when consumables are depleted or an error has occurred.

Audible alerts are available and can be configured to beep when a job is complete or an error has occurred, among others.

Dell Quick Launch Utility, which is loaded during installation and available on the desktop, includes shortcut keys to access SMC, Dell Tool Box, Updater Utility and a troubleshooting guide.

Tool Box provides users with access to information such as reports and menu, net- work and tray settings. Printer Maintenance and Diagnosis tabs are also available. However, when using the Tool Box, users can’t open SMC for devices connected to the same port.

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