Dell 1710n Printer User Manual


 
38 Setting Up for Network Printing
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Run the Installation Software
1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into your computer.
2 The Drivers and Utilities CD should launch the installation software automatically.
If the CD does not automatically launch, click StartRun, type D:\setup.exe (where
D is the drive letter of your CD), and then click OK.
3 When the Drivers and Utilities CD screen appears, click Network Installation - Install the
printer for use on a network.
4 For local installation, select Install printer on this computer, and then click Next.
For remote installation:
a Select Install printer on one or more remote computers, and then click Next.
b Enter your Administrator user name and password, and then click Add.
c Select the clients or servers, and then click Next.
5 Select the network printer you would like to install. If you do not see your printer listed,
click Update to refresh the list or click Add Printer to add a printer to the network.
If you are setting up a print server, proceed to step 6. A print server is a computer that
manages all client print jobs on a network.
If you are setting up a client, skip to step 7. A client is one computer that is directly
attached to the printer.
6 Select I am setting up this printer on a server, and then click Next.
7 Select your printer from the list. If you would like to change the printer name listed, enter
a new name in the Printer Name field.
8 If you want other users on the network to access this printer, select Share this printer with
other computers, and then enter a share name that users will easily identify.
9 Click Next.
10 Select the software and documentation you want to install, and then click Install. For more
information, see "Software Overview" on page 41.
11 When the Congratulations! screen appears, select whether or not to restart your computer,
and then click Finish.
Use the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool, also known as the Printer Embedded Web
Server, to monitor the status of your network printer without leaving your desk. You can view
and/or change the printer configuration settings, monitor toner level, and when it is time to
order replacement toner cartridges, just click the Dell supplies link right from your Web browser.