DellTM Laser Printer 1700/1700n Owner's Manual Look Inside For: · Setting Up Your Printer · Loading Paper · Network Printing · Understanding the Software w w w. d e l l . c o m / s u p p l i e s | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Ordering Supplies DellTM toner cartridges are available only through Dell. You can order toner cartridges online at www.dell.com/supplies or by phone. US Australia Austria Belgium Canada Chile Colombia Denmark Finland France Germany Ireland 877-INK-2-YOU 1300 303 290 08 20 - 24 05 30 35 02.713 1590 1-877-501-4803 123-0-020-3397 800-20-1385 01800-9-155676 3287 5215 09 2533 1411 825387247 0800 2873355 1850 707 407 Italy Japan Luxembourg Mexico Netherlands Norway Portugal PRC Puerto Rico Spain Sweden Switzerland UK 800602705 044-556-3551 02.713 1590 866-851-1754 020 - 674 4881 231622 64 21 4220710 800-858-0888 866-851-1760 902120385 08 587 705 81 0848 801 888 0870 907 4574 NOTE: If your country is not listed, contact your Dell distributor to order supplies. Dell Laser Printer 1700 Supplies Supply Item 3,000 page toner cartridge 3,000 page Use and Return toner cartridge 6,000 page toner cartridge 6,000 page Use and Return toner cartridge Imaging drum Part number 00N3769 00J3815 00H3730 00K3756 D4283 DellTM Laser Printer 1700 4 5 3 6 2 1 7 1 2 3 4 Optional 550-sheet tray 250-sheet tray Manual feed slot Paper guide 5 6 7 Output bin Operator panel Front cover Accessing your User's Guide To access your User's Guide, click StartPrograms or All ProgramsDell PrintersDell Laser Printer 1700User's Guide. NOTE: You cannot access your User's Guide until you have installed the drivers for your printer. w w w. d e l l . c o m / s u p p l i e s | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your printer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. ____________________ Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, and Dell Toner Management System are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks and Celeron is a trademark of Intel Corporation; Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS This software and documentation are provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. Use, duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252.227-7013 and in applicable FAR provisions: Dell Inc., One Dell Way, Round Rock, Texas, 78682, USA. FCC emissions information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. Refer to the Drivers and Utilities CD for details. Contents 1 Preparing the Printer Replacing the Operator Panel Overlay . .............. ............ 12 14 15 17 Installing the 550-Sheet Optional Drawer . Configuring the Paper Trays .................. ............... Installing an Optional Memory Card 2 Loading Paper Loading the 250-Sheet and 550-Sheet Trays Loading the Manual Feeder Using the Rear Exit ........... 22 25 26 27 28 .................... ........................ ...................... ..................... Print Media Guidelines Media Types and Sizes 3 Setting Up for Local Printing Local Set-Up ............................ ....... ...... 30 31 32 33 33 34 Using Windows XP With a USB or Parallel Cable Using Windows NT With a Parallel Cable Using Windows 2000 With a USB or Parallel Cable Using Windows Me With a USB or Parallel Cable ........... ....... ..... Using Windows 98 SE With a USB or Parallel Cable Contents 5 4 Setting Up for Network Printing Network Set-Up .......................... ......................... ........... 38 38 39 40 Attach Cables Print and Check the Network Setup Page . Run the Installation Software ................. 5 Software Overview DellTM Toner Management System . Status Monitor Center Printing Status Window ................ 44 44 44 45 45 45 46 46 47 ..................... .................... ............. Printer Supplies Reorder Application . Dell Local Printer Settings Utility . Set IP Address Utility ................ ....................... .................. Dell Printer Software Uninstall Driver Profiler ........................... ............... Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool 6 Troubleshooting Basic Problems .......................... .................. ................... 50 54 57 60 Replacing the Toner Cartridge Replacing the Imaging Drum Clearing Paper Jams . ....................... 6 Conte nts 7 Contacting Dell Technical Assistance ........................ .................. 64 64 65 Automated Order-Status Service Contacting Dell ........................... 8 Appendix Limited Warranties and Return Policy ............... 84 84 87 88 92 92 93 95 95 96 97 Limited Warranty for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (U.S. Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.S. Only) ..... .......... Limited Warranty Terms for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (Canada Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (Canada Only) . Dell Software and Peripherals (Canada Only) . ........ .......... One-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the Caribbean Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dell Inc. Ink and Toner Cartridges Limited Warranties .. ...... Ink and Toner Cartridges Limited Warranty (U.S. and Canada Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... Ink and Toner Cartridges Limited Warranty (Latin America Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dell Software License Agreement ... ................. Index .................................. 101 Contents 7 8 Conte nts CAUTION: SAFETY INFORMATION Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your system and working environment from potential damage. · Your product uses a laser. CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. · Your product uses a printing process that heats the print media, and heat can cause certain media to release emissions. You must understand the section in your operating instructions that discusses the guidelines for selecting appropriate print media to avoid the possibility of harmful emissions. CAUTION: If your product is not marked with this symbol , it must be connected to an electrical outlet that is properly grounded. · · · The power cord must be connected to an electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible. Refer service or repairs, other than those described in the operating instructions, to a professional service person. This product is designed to meet safety standards with the use of specific Dell-authorized components. The safety features of some parts may not always be obvious. Dell disclaims liability associated with use of non-Dell-authorized components. 9 w w w. d e l l . c o m / s u p p l i e s | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 10 1 SECTION 1 Preparing the Printer Replacing the Operator Panel Overlay Installing the 550-Sheet Optional Drawer Installing an Optional Memory Card w w w. d e l l . c o m / s u p p l i e s | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Replacing the Operator Panel Overlay If you have a non-English operator panel overlay in your printer box and want to use it, follow these steps: 1 Open the front cover by pressing the button on the left side of the printer and lowering the cover. 2 Remove the English operator panel by pressing the tab and lifting the panel up. 12 Pre p a ri n g the Pr i n t er 3 Snap the non-English operator panel into place. 4 Close the front cover. Pre p a ri n g t he Pri nte r 13 w w w. d e l l . c o m / s u p p l i e s | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Installing the 550-Sheet Optional Drawer Your printer supports one optional drawer that lets you load up to 550 sheets of paper. CAUTION: If you are installing a 550-sheet drawer after setting up the printer, turn the printer off and unplug the power cord before continuing. 1 2 Unpack the 550-sheet drawer and remove any packing material. Place the drawer in the location you have chosen for your printer. NOTE: If you have optional memory to install, leave clearance on the right side of the printer. 3 Align the holes in the printer with the positioning posts on the 550-sheet drawer and lower the printer into place. Specifying the media type and size loaded into each tray will help prevent jams. See "Configuring the Paper Trays" on page 15 for more information. 14 Pre p a ri n g the Pr i n t er Configuring the Paper Trays NOTE: You must first install the drivers for your printer before configuring the paper trays. See "Setting Up for Local Printing" on page 29 or "Setting Up for Network Printing" on page 37. Dell Laser Printer 1700/1700n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Launch the Dell Local Printer Settings Utility (StartProgramsDell PrintersDell Laser Printer 1700Dell Local Printer Settings Utility). Select your Dell Laser Printer 1700. Click OK. In the left column, click Paper. In the right column, go to the Tray 1 section. Specify what size and type of media you loaded into tray 1. In the right column, go to the Tray 2 section. Specify what size and type of media you loaded into tray 2. On the Menu Bar, click ActionsApply Settings. Close the utility. NOTE: If you change the size or type of media loaded into either tray, use the Local Printer Settings Utility to reconfigure the tray. 9 To update your printer options, follow the instructions in the table. 1 Click StartControl PanelPrinters and Other HardwarePrinters and Windows XP Faxes. 2 Right-click the Dell Laser Printer 1700 icon. 3 Click PropertiesInstalled OptionsAsk Printer. 4 Click OKOK. Close the Printers folder. Windows 2000 Windows NT 4.0 1 Click StartSettingsPrinters. 2 Right-click the Dell Laser Printer 1700 icon. 3 Click PropertiesInstalled Options(or Options)Ask Printer (or Update Now). 4 Click OKOK. Close the Printers folder. Pre p a ri n g t he Pri nte r 15 w w w. d e l l . c o m / s u p p l i e s | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Windows Me Windows 98 SE 1 Click StartSettingsPrinters. 2 Right-click the Dell Laser Printer 1700 icon. 3 Click PropertiesDevice (or Features)Update (or Update Now). 4 Click OKOK. Close the Printers folder. If Update or Ask Printer is unavailable, follow these steps: a b c In the Available Options list, click 550-sheet tray. Click Add. Click OK, and then close the Printers folder. If Update Now or Ask Printer is unavailable, follow these steps: a b c In the Options list, find 550-sheet tray. Change the setting from Not Installed to Installed. Click OK, and then close the Printers folder. Dell Laser Printer 1700n Setting the paper size and type for the 1700n printer is done through the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool. Use the following steps to change the 1700n printer paper size and type: 1 Type your network printer's IP address in your Web browser. NOTE: If you do not know what your printer's IP address is, print a network setup page, which lists the IP address. For more information, see "Print and Check the Network Setup Page" on page 39. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 When the Printer Status page appears, select Printer Settings in the left column. Select Paper Menu from the Printer Settings page. Select PAPER SIZE. Select the paper size you have in each tray. Click Submit. Select Printer Settings in the left column. Select Paper Menu from the Printer Settings page. Select PAPER TYPE. 16 Pre p a ri n g the Pr i n t er 10 11 Select the paper type you have in each tray. Click Submit. Installing an Optional Memory Card The system board has one connector for an optional memory card. The printer can support up to 128MB (for a total of 160MB for a network printer and 144MB for a non-network printer). CAUTION: If you are installing a memory card after setting up the printer, turn the printer off and unplug the power cord before continuing. 1 Open the front cover by pressing the but ...