Owner’s Manual
Dell Workgroup Laser Printer S2500
Setting Up Your Printer
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FCC emissions information
CAUTION Safety instructions
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Install optional memory cards
Contents
Install the optional drawer
Unpack the printer
8 Setting up for network printing
Install printer supplies
7 Setting up for local printing
Load paper
Verify printer setup
9 Setting up for shared printing
Configure paper trays
Dell Local Printer Setup Utility
Dell Computer Corporation Ink and Toner Cartridges Limited Warranties
12 Appendix
Limited Warranties and Return Policy
Dell Software License Agreement
Unpack the printer
S E C T I O N
Owner’s Manual Drivers and Utilities CD
Remove all items from the box. Make sure you have the following items
Install the optional drawer
S E C T I O N
1 Remove all packing material and tape from the base
Positioning the printer Raising the paper rest
Prepare the printer
Attaching an operator panel overlay
Positioning the printer
Raising the paper rest
Prepare the printer
Attaching an operator panel overlay
Removing the side cover Removing the shield Installing a memory card
Install optional memor y cards
Reattaching the shield Reattaching the side cover
Removing the side cover
4 Set the cover aside
Install optional memory cards
Tab Tab
1 Loosen the six screws Do not remove them completely
Removing the shield
Install optional memory cards
3 Pull the shield straight out, and set it aside
Installing a memory card
Install optional memory cards
Reattaching the shield
After installing your memory cards, you must reattach the shield
3 Tighten the six screws
Reattaching the side cover
26 Install optional memory cards
Install printer supplies
Removing the packaging Installing the print cartridge
1 Open the upper front door
Removing the packaging
Install printer supplies
Finger grips
3 Remove the packaging material from the cartridge
Install printer supplies
Retain the packaging material
Installing the print cartridge
Load paper
Loading the trays Loading the multipurpose feeder
Load paper
2 If you are loading an optional 500-sheet tray, open the cover
Loading the trays
1 Remove the tray
Optional 250-sheet tray
3 Press the metal plate down
6 Flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them, and then fan them
11 If you are loading an optional 500-sheet tray, close the cover
Loading the multipurpose feeder
3 Unfold the extension
7 Push the print media forward, but do not force it
40 Load paper
Setting up for local printing
Turning on the printer Software overview Installing printer drivers
To attach the printer to a computer
Turning on the printer
Software overview
Toner Re-order window
Status Monitor
Printing Status window
Re-Order Application
1 Click Start → Settings → Printers
Dell Local Printer Setup Utility
Dell Printer Software Uninstall
c Click Visit Dell’s cartridge ordering web site
If you purchased your Dell printer and computer together
Installing printer drivers
Driver Profiler
If you purchased your Dell printer separately
your Drivers and Utilities CD
Using Windows XP with a USB or parallel cable
10 Close the Drivers and Utilities CD screen
D\Drivers\Win2000\
Using Windows 2000 with a USB or parallel cable
2 Select Search for a suitable driver, and then click Next
11 Close the Drivers and Utilities CD screen
Using Windows Me with a USB or parallel cable
1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD
11 Close the Drivers and Utilities CD screen
Using Windows NT with a parallel cable
4 Close the Drivers and Utilities CD screen
1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD
Using Windows 98 with a USB or parallel cable
13 Click Finish
Using Windows 95 with a parallel cable
19 Close the Drivers and Utilities CD screen
Use the following table to identify the driver for your language
13 Click OK again
Software overview Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool
Setting up for network printing
Connecting the printer to the network
Software overview
Status Monitor Center
Status Monitor
Printing Status window
Dell Toner Re-order Window
Dell Local Printer Setup Utility
c Click Visit Dell’s cartridge ordering web site
Dell Printer Software Uninstall
Print Server TCP/IP Setup Utility
1 Click Start → Settings → Printers
Driver Profiler
Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool
Connecting the printer to the network
Directly to the network with an Ethernet cable no queue
Attaching directly to the network no queue
Attach cables
Print and check the network setup page
Recommended method
Assign an IP address
Alternate method
Use BOOTP
Use the Canonical MAC number
The following table provides information about the parameters
Use dynamic RARP server and telnet
Use Static ARP entry and telnet
2 Click Install the printer on the Network
Verify the IP settings
Install printer drivers
3 Click One or more Client computers that will use this printer
Attach cables
Attaching locally to a server
Server Printer Clients
A parallel port requires an IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable
Complete Microsoft Plug and Play Wizard
2 Select Search for a suitable driver, and then click Next
D\Drivers\Win2000\
1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD
5 Click Next to install the printer driver
1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD
1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD, and then click Next
10 Click Next 11 Click Next to complete installation
Set up the queue on the server
1 Click Install the printer on the Network and then click Next
3 Click One or more Client computers that will share the printer
Install printer drivers for all clients
2 Click Install the printer on the Network and then click Next
9 Select the Universal Network Connection UNC port
Attaching directly to the network queue
Attach cables
Print and check the network setup page
Verify the IP settings
2 Click Install the printer on the Network, and then click Next
Set up the queue on the server
3 Click One or more Client computers that will share the printer
Install printer drivers for all clients
2 Click Install the printer on the Network, and then click Next
9 Select the Universal Network Connection UNC port
80 Setting up for network printing
Setting up for shared printing
Point and print Peer-to-peer
1 Click Start → Settings → Printers
3 Click File → Sharing
2 Select your Dell Laser Printer S2500
Point and print
6 Click Start → Settings → Printers
8 Click File → Properties
For example \\server host name\shared printer name
Peer-to-peer
3 Click Network Print Server
1 Click Start → Settings → Printers
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Configure paper trays
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4 Select PAPER SIZE
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9 Select PAPER TYPE
12 Update your driver by following the instructions in the table
Verify printer setup
Printing a menu settings page
Printing a menu settings page
Guide
If Update is unavailable, follow these steps
Recommended method
Restoring factory defaults
Alternate method
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Dell Software License Agreement
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What is not covered by this limited warranty?
Limited Warranty for Dell-Branded Hardware Products U.S. Only
What is covered by this limited warranty?
Limited Warranties and Return Policy
What will Dell do?
How long does this limited warranty last?
What do I do if I need warranty service?
Appendix
How will you fix my product?
What if I purchased a service contract?
Appendix
What do I do if I am not satisfied?
May I transfer the limited warranty?
Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only
Appendix
What is not covered by this limited warranty?
Limited Warranty Terms for Dell-Branded Hardware Products Canada Only
What is covered by this limited warranty?
Appendix
WE DO NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY BEYOND THE REMEDIES PROVIDED FOR IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT OR FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY LIABILTY FOR THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR DAMAGES, FOR PRODUCTS NOT BEING AVAILABLE FOR USE, OR FOR LOST DATA OR LOST SOFTWARE. OUR LIABILITY WILL BE NO MORE THAN THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE PRODUCT THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF A CLAIM. THIS IS THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT FOR WHICH WE ARE RESPONSIBLE
How long does this limited warranty last?
Appendix
Customer Service
What do I do if I need warranty service?
Technical Support and Customer Service
Customer Service
How will you fix my product?
What if I purchased a service contract?
May I transfer the limited warranty?
What do I do if I am not satisfied?
Third-Party Software and Peripherals Products
Total Satisfaction Return Policy Canada Only
Dell Software and Peripherals Canada Only
Appendix
Return Policy
Guarantee
Dell-Branded Peripheral Products
Exclusions
Appendix
Making a Claim
Limitation and Statutory Rights
Dell World Trade LP
Dell Computer Corporation Ink and Toner Cartridges Limited Warranties
Ink and Toner Cartridges Limited Warranty U.S. and Canada Only
Appendix
Ink and Toner Cartridges Limited Warranty Latin America Only
Appendix
Dell Software License Agreement
Limited Warranty
U.S. Government Restricted Rights
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