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Using the printer 13

First, follow these instructions while you are at your own computer.

1For Microsoft® Windows® 2000, click Start →Settings →Printers.

For Wi ndo ws XP, c lic k Start →Control Panel →Printers and Other Hardware

→Printers and Faxe s.

2Right-click the Dell Inkjet Printer J740 icon.

3For Windows 2000, click File Sharing.

For Wi ndo ws XP, c lic k Sharing....

4For Windows 2000, check the Shared as check box, and then type a name in the

Shared Name text box.

For Wi ndo ws XP, c lic k Share this Printer, and then type a name in the Share Name

text box.

5Click Additional Drivers and select the operating systems of all network clients

printing to this computer.

6Click OK to close the Additional Drivers dialog box.

7Click Apply.

8Click OK on the Print Properties dialog box.

If you are missing files, you are prompted to insert the server operating system CD.

To check that the printer is successfully shared:

•Make sure the printer object in the Printers folder shows it is shared. For example, in

Windows 2000, a hand is shown underneath the printer icon.

•Browse Network Neighborhood. Find the host name of the server and look for the

shared name you assigned the printer.

Now, follow these instructions while you are at the second computer:

1For Windows 2000, click Start →Settings →Printers.

For Wi ndo ws XP, c lic k Start →Control Panel →Printers and Other Hardware

→Printers and Faxe s.

2Click Add Printer to launch the Add Printer wizard.

3Click Network Printer.

4Select the network printer from the Shared printers list. If the printer is not listed,

type the path of the printer in the text box.

For ex amp le: \\<server host name>\<shared printer name>

The server host name is the name of the server computer that identifies it to the

network. The shared printer name is the name assigned during the server

installation process.

Contents

Main Order ink cartridges Understanding your printer The table on page iv describes each part. Accessing your Users Guide Notes, Notices, and Cautions Page Contents 1Learning about your printer 2Using the printer 3Maintenance 4Troubleshooting 5Regulatory notices 6Appendix Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Page Page Setting up the printer Understanding the printer software Print Properties Page The following table describes the Dell Printer Solution Center tabs. Understanding the paper type sensor Page Loading paper To load other paper types, follow these guidelines. Printing Basic printing Printing photos Printing envelopes Printing cards Printing banners Printing mirror images and iron-on transfers Print transparencies Printing posters Printing on both sides of the paper See more printing projects Sharing printers Page Page Page Ordering supplies Replacing an ink cartridge Aligning the ink cartridges Cleaning the ink cartridge nozzles Page Setup troubleshooting General troubleshooting Paper misfeeds or multiple sheets feed Envelopes do not feed properly Document does not print Printer is not communicating with computer More troubleshooting Error messages Page Page Removing and reinstalling the printer software Other help sources Regulatory notices Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information statement Industry Canada compliance statement European Community (EC) directives conformity The United Kingdom Telecommunications Act 1984 Noise emission levels ENERGY STAR Page Page Contacting Dell Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page 42 Appendix Limited Warranties and Return Policy Limited Warranty for the U.S. What is covered by this limited warranty? What is not covered by this limited warranty? Appendix 43 How long does this limited warranty last? What do I do if I need warranty service? What will Dell do? 44 Appendix What if I purchased a service contract? How will you fix my product? What do I do if I am not satisfied? May I transfer the limited warranty? Appendix 45 "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.S. Only) Limited Warranty Terms for Canada What is covered by this limited warranty? What is not covered by this limited warranty? 46 Appendix How long does this limited warranty last? What do I do if I need warranty service? Appendix 47 What will Dell do? What if I purchased a service contract? 48 Appendix How will you fix my product? What do I do if I am not satisfied? "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (Canada Only) Appendix 49 Dell Software and Peripherals (Canada Only) Third-Party Software and Peripherals Products Dell-Branded Peripheral Products Return Policy 50 Appendix One-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the Caribbean Only) Guarantee Exclusions Making a Claim Limitation and Statutory Rights Dell Computer Corporation Ink and TonerCartridges Limited Warranty (U.S. and Canada Only) Dell Software License Agreement Limited Warranty U.S. Government Restricted Rights General Index A B C D L M O P R T U W