Using the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool
One of the features of the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool is the E-Mail Alert Setup, which sends you, or the key operator, an email when the printer needs supplies or intervention.
If you fill out printer inventory reports requiring the asset tag number of all of the printers in your area, use the Printer Information feature in the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool. Just type the IP address of each printer on the network to display the asset tag number.
The Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool feature also lets you change printer settings and keep track of printing trends. If you are a network administrator, you can easily copy the printer's settings to one or all printers on the network – right from your Web browser.
To launch the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool, just type your network printer's IP address in your Web browser.
If you do not know what your printer's IP address is, print a Printer Settings page, which lists the IP address:
- Press Menu.
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until Configure appears, and then press 
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- Printer Settings is displayed. Press
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The Printer Settings page is printed.
If the IP address shows 0.0.0.0 (the factory default), an IP address has not been assigned. To assign one for your printer, see "Assign an IP Address."
Use the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool for:
Get immediate feedback on printer supply status. When toner is running low, click the Order Supplies at link in the lower left area of the first screen to order additional toner cartridges.
The Printer Jobs menu contains information on Job List page and Completed Jobs page.
These pages show the details of the status regarding each protocol or the print jobs.
Change printer settings, view the operator panel remotely.
Use the Print Server Settings menu to set the type of printer interface and necessary conditions for communications.
Quickly copy the printer's settings to another printer or printers on the network just by typing each printer's IP address.
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NOTE: You must be a network administrator to use this feature. |
Keep track of printing trends, such as paper usage and types of jobs being printed.
Get the information you need for service calls, inventory reports, or the status of current memory and engine code levels.
Get the information about the paper type and size for each tray.
Receive an email when the printer needs supplies or intervention. Type your name or the key operator's name in the email list box to be notified.
Lock the operator panel with a password so that other users don't inadvertently change the printer settings you selected.
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NOTE: You must be a network administrator to use this feature. |
Click Help to visit the User's Guide on the Dell website to verify configured settings.
www.dell.com/supplies
support.dell.com
Dell recommends configuring the environment settings for your Web browser, before using the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool, for the following reasons.
- Select Preferences from Edit on the menu bar.
- Select Languages under the Navigator group.
- Specify the display language in order of preference in the Language in order of preference list.
For example:
English [en] or English/United States [en-us]
German [de]
French [fr]
Italian [it]
Spanish [es]
- Select Preferences from Edit on the menu bar.
- Select Proxies under Advanced of the Navigator group.
- Select either Direct connection to the Internet or Manual proxy configuration.
When you select Manual proxy configuration, specify the printer's IP address in the No Proxy for: box.
When you have finished setting the language and proxy, type http://nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn/ (the printer's IP address) in the URL entry field of the browser to activate the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool.
- Select Internet Options from Tools on the menu bar.
- Select Languages in the General tab.
- Specify the display language in order of preference in the Language in order of preference list.
For example:
Italian (Italy) [it]
Spanish (Traditional Sort) [es]
German (Germany) [de]
French (France) [fr]
English [en] or English (United States) [en-us]
- Select Internet Options from Tools on the menu bar.
- Select Proxy server under LAN Settings in the Connections tab.
- Do either of the following.
- Clear the Direct connection to the Internet check box.
- Click Advanced, and then specify the printer's IP address in the Do not use proxy server
for addresses beginning with field under Exceptions.
When you have finished setting the language and proxy, type http://nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn/ (the printer's IP address) in the URL entry field of the browser to activate the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool. For information on the printer's IP address, see "Print and Check the Printer Settings Page."
The layout of the page is divided into three sections.
Located at the top of all pages is the Top Frame. When Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool is activated, the current status and specifications of the printer are displayed in the Top Frame on every page.
The following items are displayed in the Top Frame.
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Displays the printer product name.
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Displays the printer's IP address.
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Displays the printer's location. The location can be changed in Basic Information on the Print Server Settings page.
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Displays the printer's administrator's name. The name can be changed in the Basic Information on the Print Server Settings page.
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Displays the status of the printer operator panel display and indicators. This is automatically refreshed at the set interval. The interval can be changed in the Basic Information on Print Server Settings page.
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Links to the User's Guide on the Dell web page.
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Shows the printer bitmap. The Printer Status menu appears in the Right Frame by clicking this image.
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Located at the left side of all pages is the Left Frame. The titles of menus displayed in the Left Frame are linked to corresponding menus and pages. You can go to the corresponding page by clicking their characters.
The following menus are displayed in the Left Frame.
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Links to the Printer Status menu.
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Links to the Printer Jobs menu.
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Links to the Printer Settings Report menu.
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Links to the Print Server Reports menu.
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Links to the Copy Printer Settings page.
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Links to the Print Volume page.
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Links to the Printer Information page.
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Links to the Tray Settings page.
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Links to the E-Mail Alert page.
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Links to the Set Password page.
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Links to the User's Guide on the Dell web page.
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Links to the Dell web page. Web address: www.dell.com/supplies
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Links to the Dell support page. Web address: support.dell.com
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Located at the right side of all pages is the Right Frame. The contents of the Right Frame correspond to the menu that you select in the Left Frame. For details on the items displayed in the Right Frame, see "Details of Menu Items."
Refresh Button
Receives the current printer configuration and updates the latest information in the Right Frame.
Apply New Settings Button
Submits new settings made on the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool to the printer. The old printer settings will be replaced by the new settings.
Restart printer to apply new settings. Button
Submits new settings made on the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool to the printer and reboots the printer. The old printer settings will be replaced by the new settings.
Restore Settings Button
Restores the old settings from before changes made. New settings will not be submitted to the printer.
Some menus allow you to change the printer settings through the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool. When you are accessing these menus, the authentication dialog appears on the screen. Type a user name and password for the printer's administrator by following the prompts displayed in the dialog box.
The default user name is admin, and the default password is password. You can change only the password in the Set Password page in the Print Server Settings menu. The user name cannot be changed. See "Set Password" for more information.
* This item is only available when the optional memory card is installed.
Use the Printer Status menu to check the status of consumables, hardware, and specifications of the printer.
The following pages are displayed in the Printer Status menu.
Purpose:
To check the status of remaining consumables and trays.
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Displays the percent of toner remaining. When the printer runs out of toner, the message appears. The text Order Toner is linked to the Dell Printer Supplies website.
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Indicates that consumables are available.
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Indicates that consumables are used up.
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Indicates that there is some paper in the tray but the quantity is unknown.
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Indicates that there is no paper in the tray.
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Displays the maximum capacity status of the paper tray.
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Displays the size of paper in the tray.
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Indicates that the tray is available.
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Indicates that the tray is not available.
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Displays the maximum capacity status of the paper tray.
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Indicates that the cover is closed.
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Indicates that the cover is open.
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Displays the type of printing for your printer. Color Laser is displayed normally.
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Displays the printing speed for your printer.
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Purpose:
When printer faults occur such as running out of paper or running out of toner, the details of all alerts or indications of faults are displayed in the Printer Events page.
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Displays the location where the printer fault occurred.
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Displays the details of the printer fault.
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Purpose:
To verify the number of printed pages. This page can also be displayed by clicking Print Volume in the Left Frame.
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Displays the total number of pages printed since the printer was shipped from the factory.
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Displays the number of pages for each paper size.
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Purpose:
To verify the printer details such as hardware configuration and software version. This page can also be displayed by clicking Printer Information in the Left Frame.
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Displays Dell's service tag number.
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Displays the printer's asset tag number.
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Displays the printer's serial number.
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Displays the memory capacity.
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Displays the processing speed.
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Displays the revision date (revision level).
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Displays the revision date (revision level).
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The Printer Jobs menu contains information on Job List page and Completed Jobs page. These pages show the details of the status regarding each protocol or the print jobs.
Purpose:
To confirm the print jobs that are being processed.
To update the screen, click the Refresh button.
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Displays the file name of the job being printed.
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Displays the job owner's name.
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Displays the name of the host computer.
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Displays the status of the job being printed.
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Displays the status of the host interface.
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Displays the date the print job was submitted.
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Purpose:
To check the completed print jobs.
To update the screen, click the Refresh button.
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Displays the file name of the completed print job.
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Displays the job owner's name.
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Displays the name of the host computer.
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Displays the status of completed print jobs.
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Displays the impression number.
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Displays the number of pages in the job.
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Displays the status of the host interface.
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Displays the date the print job was submitted.
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Use the Printer Settings menu to display the printer settings report and to configure printer settings.
The following tabbed pages are displayed at the top of the Right Frame.
The Printer Settings Report tab includes the Menu Settings page.
Menu Settings
Purpose:
To display the current settings of the operator panel menus.
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Displays the amount of time before the printer enters power saver mode after it finishes a print job.
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Displays whether the printer sounds an alarm when an error occurs.
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Displays specify the amount of time the printer waits to receive additional bytes of data from the computer.
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Displays the language of the text on the operator panel screen.
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Displays whether the printer outputs logs automatically.
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Displays a location where the user ID is printed.
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Displays whether the printer outputs PDL data, which is not supported by the printer, as text when the printer receives it.
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Displays the position of banner sheet.
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Displays the tray in which the banner sheet is loaded.
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Displays whether to allocate memory to the RAM Disk file system for the Secure Print and Proof Print features. This item is only available when the optional memory card is installed.
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Displays whether or not to use another size paper when the paper that is loaded in the specified tray does not match the paper size settings for the current job.
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Displays the ECP communication mode of the parallel interface.
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Displays PostScript communication protocol for each interface.
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Displays PostScript communication protocol for each interface.
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Displays PostScript communication protocol for each interface.
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Displays the default paper size.
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Displays how text and graphics are oriented on the page.
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Displays whether to do duplexing as the default for all print jobs. This item is only available when the optional duplex module is installed.
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Displays the default font from the registered fonts in the printer.
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Displays a symbol set for a specified font.
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Displays the font size for scalable typographic fonts.
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Displays the font pitch for scalable monospaced fonts.
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Displays the number of characters in a line.
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Displays the number of copies you want for the printer default value.
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Displays whether to perform the image enhancement feature.
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Displays whether the Hex Dump feature is on or off.
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Displays whether to print in the draft mode.
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Displays whether to set the line termination.
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Displays the color mode setting.
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Displays whether the printer outputs error contents for a PostScript error.
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Displays the execution time for one PostScript job.
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Displays the tray that is selected in the PostScript printing.
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Displays whether the panel is locked by a password.
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Displays the paper density for the plain paper.
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Displays the paper density for the label.
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Displays the voltage of the second Bias Transfer Roll (BTR) unit for plain paper 1.
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Displays the voltage of the second BTR unit for plain paper 2.
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Displays the voltage of the second BTR unit for transparencies.
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Displays the voltage of the second BTR unit for covers 1.
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Displays the voltage of the second BTR unit for covers 2.
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Displays the voltage of the second BTR unit for labels.
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Displays the voltage of the second BTR unit for coated paper 1.
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Displays the voltage of the second BTR unit for coated paper 2.
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Displays the voltage of the second BTR unit for envelopes.
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Displays whether to use a refilled toner cartridge.
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Displays the type of paper loaded in the standard 250-sheet tray.
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Displays the size of paper loaded in the standard 250-sheet tray.
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Displays the type of paper loaded in the optional 250-sheet tray or 500-sheet tray module.
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Displays the size of paper loaded in the optional 250-sheet tray or 500-sheet tray module.
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Displays the type of paper loaded in the multipurpose feeder.
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Displays the size of paper loaded in the multipurpose feeder.
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Reports
Purpose:
To print various types of reports and lists.
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Click Start button to print the Printer Settings page.
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Click Start button to print the Panel Settings page.
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Click Start button to print the PCL Fonts List.
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Click Start button to print the Job History page.
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Click Start button to print the Error Log page.
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Click Start button to print the PS Fonts List.
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Click Start button to print the Documents page. This item is only available when the optional memory card is installed. RAM Disk ON.
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The Printer Settings tab includes Basic Settings, Parallel Settings, Network Settings,USB Settings, PCL Settings, PS Settings, and Security Settings pages.
Basic Settings
Purpose:
To configure the basic printer settings.
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Sets the amount of time the printer waits after a job is printed before it goes into the power saver mode.
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Specifies whether the printer sounds an alarm when an error occurs.
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Specifies the amount of time the printer waits to receive additional bytes of data from the computer. When this timeout expires, the print job is canceled.
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Determine the language of the text on the operator panel screen.
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Specifies whether the printer outputs logs automatically.
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Specifies a location where the user ID is printed.
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Specifies whether the printer outputs PDL data, which is not supported by the printer, as text when the printer receives it.
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Specifies the position of banner sheet.
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Specifies the tray in which the banner sheet is loaded.
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Specifies whether to allocate memory to the RAM Disk file system for the Secure Print and Store Print features. This item is only available when the optional memory card is installed.
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Specifies whether or not to use another size paper when the paper that is loaded in the specified tray does not match the paper size settings for the current job.
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Parallel Settings
Purpose:
To configure the parallel interface.
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Specifies the ECP communication mode of the parallel interface.
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Specifies PostScript communication protocol for each interface.
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Network Settings
Purpose:
To Specify the PostScript communication protocol for this printer.
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Specifies PostScript communication protocol for each interface.
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USB Settings
Purpose:
To change printer settings affecting a USB port.
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Specifies PostScript communication protocol for each interface.
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PCL Settings
Purpose:
To change printer settings that only affect jobs using the PCL emulation printer language.
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Specifies the input tray.
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Specifies the default paper size.
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Specifies how text and graphics are oriented on the page.
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Sets duplexing as the default for all print jobs. This item is only available when the optional duplex module is installed.
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Specifies the default font from the registered fonts in the printer.
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Specifies a symbol set for a specified font.
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Specifies the font size for scalable typographic fonts.
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Specifies the font pitch for scalable monospaced fonts.
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Specifies the number of characters in a line.
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Sets the number of copies you want for the printer default value.
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Specifies whether to perform the image enhancement feature.
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Specifies whether to help isolate the source of a print job problem. With Hex Dump selected, all data sent to the printer is printed in hexadecimal and character representation. Control codes are not executed.
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Specifies whether to print in the draft mode.
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Sets the line termination.
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Specifies the color mode to Color or Black. This setting is used when the color printing mode setting is not specified for the print job that is sent to the printer.
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PS Settings
Purpose:
To change printer settings that only affect jobs using the PostScript emulation printer language.
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Specifies whether the printer outputs error contents for a PostScript error.
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Specifies the execution time for one PostScript job.
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Specifies the way to select the tray for the PostScript mode.
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Security Settings
Purpose:
To set or change the password to limit access to the menus from the operator panel.
Set the password of the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool from Set Password in Print Server Settings.
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Specifies whether to limit access to the menus.
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Sets a password to limit access to the menus.
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Type the new password again to confirm.
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NOTE: This menu sets a password to lock the operator panel. When changing the password for the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool, click Set Password on the left frame and set the password. |
Printer Maintenance tab includes Paper Density Settings, BTR Adjustments, Registration Adjustments, Init NVRAM, Clear Storage, and Custom Toner pages.
Paper Density Settings
Purpose:
To specify the paper density.
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BTR Adjustments
Purpose:
To specify the value of the reference voltage for the transfer roller.
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Sets the value of the reference voltage to the transfer roller for Plain 1.
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Sets the value of the reference voltage to the transfer roller for Plain 2.
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Sets the value of the reference voltage to the transfer roller for Transparency.
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Sets the value of the reference voltage to the transfer roller for Covers 1.
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Sets the value of the reference voltage to the transfer roller for Covers 2.
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Sets the value of the reference voltage to the transfer roller for Label.
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Sets the value of the reference voltage to the transfer roller for Coated 1.
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Sets the value of the reference voltage to the transfer roller for Coated 2.
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Sets the value of the reference voltage to the transfer roller for Envelopes.
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Init NVRAM
Purpose:
To initialize the NV (non-volatile) memory. After executing this function and rebooting the printer, all the menu parameters are reset to their default values.
The NVRAM for the network feature cannot be initialized.
Values:
Initialize NVRAM and restart printer.
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Click Start to initialize the NVRAM.
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Clear Storage
Purpose:
To clear all files that are stored as Secure and Proof Print in the RAM Disk.
This item is only available when the optional memory card is installed. RAM Disk ON.
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Click Start to clear all files stored in the RAM Disk.
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Non-Dell Toner
Purpose:
Specifies whether to use the refilled toner cartridge or not. When this setting is on, you can use toner cartridges provided by other companies.
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Overrides factory toner cartridge setting.
Non-Dell-brand toner cartridges may disable some printer features, reduce print quality and reduce the reliability of your printer. Dell recommends only new Dell-brand toner cartridges for your printer. Dell does not provide warranty coverage for problems caused by using accessories, parts, or components not supplied by Dell.
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The Copy Printer Settings menu includes the Copy Printer Settings and Copy Printer Settings Report pages.
Purpose:
To copy the printer settings to one or more of the same model of printer.
To copy the settings to another printer, specify the IP address and password of the printer to which the settings are copied in the IP Address text box and Password text box. When you leave the Password text box blank, your own password is submitted. Then, click the Copy the settings to the Host in the above list. button. Copying the settings is complete. The connection time-out period is 60 seconds. After that, you can check whether settings were copied or not on this page. And you need to check the Copy the settings to the Host in the above list and reboot the machine. menu of the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool in the destination printer to verify if settings were actually copied or not.
If the settings can be copied but printer configuration is different, the settings of only the same items are copied. Printer settings are simultaneously copied to printers of up to 10 IP addresses.
Purpose:
To verify the histories of copying after turning on the printer.
Use the Print Server Settings menu to set the type of printer interface and necessary conditions for communications.
The following tabbed pages are displayed in the top of the Right Frame.
The Print Server Reports tab includes Print Server Setup Page, NetWare Setup Page, and E-Mail Alert Setup Page.
Print Server Setup Page
Purpose:
To verify the current settings of TCP/IP protocol and printing ports. On this page, you can only verify the settings of items. If you want to change the settings, go to the pages in the Print Server Settings tab.
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Displays the current settings of Ethernet transmission rate and the duplex settings.
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Current Ethernet Settings
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Displays the current Ethernet settings.
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Displays the printer's MAC address.
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Displays the settings for the IP address.
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Displays the printer's IP address.
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Displays the subnet mask.
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Displays the gateway address.
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Current DNS Server Address
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Displays the DNS server address.
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Displays the settings for the WINS Address Mode.
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Displays the primary WINS server address.
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Displays the secondary WINS server address.
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Displays the port status.
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Displays the connection timeout period.
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Displays the port status.
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Displays the port number.
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Displays the connection timeout period.
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Displays the port status.
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Displays the printer URI.
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Displays the connection timeout period.
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Displays the port number.
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Displays the maximum number of connections received simultaneously by the client.
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Displays the port status.
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Displays the port number.
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Displays the number of connections received simultaneously by the client.
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Displays the connection timeout period.
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Displays the port status.
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Displays the connection timeout period.
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Displays the port status.
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Displays the workgroup name.
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Displays the maximum sessions.
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Displays the status of the Unicode Support feature.
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Displays the status of the Auto Master Mode feature.
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Displays the status of the Encrypt Password feature.
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Displays the timeout period.
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Displays the connection timeout period.
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Displays the port status.
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Displays the printer name used in AppleTalk.
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Displays the AppleTalk zone name.
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Displays the AppleTalk type.
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Displays the port status.
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Displays the status of the Trap Notification (IP) feature and IP address.
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Trap Notification (IPX)*1
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Displays the status of the Trap Notification (IPX) feature and IP address.
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Displays the status of the Authenticate Error Trap.
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Displays the list of IP addresses that are permitted or denied access to the printer.
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*1 An optional multi protocol card is required to use.
NetWare Setup Page
Purpose:
To verify the current settings of IPX/SPX and Netware. In this page, you can only verify the settings of items. If you want to change the settings, go to the pages in the Print Server Settings tab.
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Displays the active frame type.
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Displays the current frame type.
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Displays the IPX network address.
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Displays the port status.
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Displays the printer name.
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Displays the current mode for Active Mode.
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Displays the context name of the Print Server Object.
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Displays the file server name.
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Displays the print server name.
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Displays the time interval.
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Displays the timeout period to confirm data has been received.
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Displays the status, and whether to use NCP packet burst.
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Displays messages according to the conditions of the printer.
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Displays the printer number during RPrinter Mode.
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NOTE: An optional multi protocol card is required to display the NetWare Setup Page. |
E-Mail Alert Setup Page
Purpose:
To verify the current settings of SMTP/POP used for the e-mail feature and E-Mail Alerts feature. In this page, you can only verify the settings of items. If you want to change the settings, go to the pages in the Print Server Settings tab.
Values:
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Displays the port status.
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Displays the primary SMTP gateway.
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Displays the IP address of servers connected with SMTP protocol when data is incoming.
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Displays the status of the SMTP server connection.
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Displays the acceptable e-mail addresses for the E-Mail Alert feature specified in E-mail List 1.
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Displays the acceptable e-mail addresses for the E-Mail Alert feature specified in E-mail List 2.
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Displays the status, and whether to receive an E-Mail Alert for consumables.
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Displays the status, and whether to receive an E-Mail Alert for paper handling.
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Displays the status, and whether to receive an E-Mail Alert for Service Calls.
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Displays the status, and whether to receive an E-Mail Alert for consumables.
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Displays the status, and whether to receive an E-Mail Alert for paper handling.
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Displays the status, and whether to receive an E-Mail Alert for Service Calls.
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The Print Server Settings tab includes Basic Information, Port Settings, TCP/IP, NetWare, SMB, AppleTalk, E-Mail Alert, and SNMP pages.
Basic Information
Purpose:
To configure the printer's basic information.
Values:
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Specifies the name of the printer up to 31 alphanumeric characters.
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Specifies the location of the printer up to 63 alphanumeric characters.
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Specifies the contact name, number, and other information of the printer administrator and service center up to 63 alphanumeric characters.
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Administrator E-mail Address
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Specifies the contact address of the printer administrator and service center up to 63 alphanumeric characters.
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Specifies the asset tag number.
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Refreshes the contents of the status display pages automatically.
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Does not refresh the status display pages automatically.
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Sets the time interval for refreshing the contents of the status display pages automatically from 15 to 600 seconds.
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NOTE: The auto refresh feature is effective for the contents of the Top Frame, Printer Status page, Job List page, and Completed Jobs page. |
Port Settings
Purpose:
To specify whether to enable or disable printing ports and management protocol features.
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Detects Ethernet transmission rate and the duplex settings automatically.
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Selects 10Base-T Half-Duplex as the default value.
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Selects 10Base-T Full-Duplex as the default value.
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Selects 100Base-T Half-Duplex as the default value.
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Selects 100Base-T Full-Duplex as the default value.
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Current Ethernet Settings
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Displays the current settings of Ethernet.
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Displays the printer's MAC address.
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Select the check box to enable the LPD.
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Select the check box to enable the Port9100.
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Select the check box to enable the IPP port.
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Select the check box to enable the FTP port.
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Select the check box to enable the SMB. You can also configure the transport protocol to be used. TCP/IP and NetBEUI can be selected simultaneously as the transport protocol.
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Select the check box to enable the NetWare port.
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Select the check box to enable the AppleTalk port.
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Select the check box to enable the E-Mail Alert feature.
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Select the check box to enable the SNMP. You can also configure the transport protocol to be used. UDP and IPX can be selected simultaneously as the transport protocol. IPX is only available when the multiprotocol card is installed.
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*1 An optional multi protocol card is required to use.
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NOTE: The settings in the Port Settings item will be valid only when the printer is rebooted. When you change or set this item, click the Restart printer to apply new settings. button to apply new settings. |
TCP/IP
Purpose:
To configure the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address of the printer.
Values:
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Specifies the host name up to 15 alphanumeric characters. The default name will remain valid if no entry is made.
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Automatically sets the IP address.
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Uses DHCP to set the IP address.
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Uses BOOTP to set the IP address.
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Uses RARP to set the IP address.
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Enables the IP address set in IP Address.
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Sets the IP address allocated to the printer in the nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn format. Each section of nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn is a value between 0 and 254. Note that values 127 and 224 to 254 are not valid for the first three-digits.
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Sets the subnet mask in the nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn format. Each section of nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn is a value between 0 and 255. Note that 255.255.255.255 is invalid.
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Sets the gateway address in the nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn format. Each section of nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn is a value between 0 and 254. Note that values 127 and 224 to 254 are not valid for the first three-digits.
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Select the check box to get the DNS server address automatically from the DHCP server.
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Sets the DNS server address.
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Select the check box to get the WINS server address automatically from the DHCP server.
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Sets WINS server address in the nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn format. Each section of nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn is a value between 0 and 254. Note that values 127 and 224 to 254 are not valid for the first three-digits.
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Sets a back up WINS server address in the nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn format. Each section of nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn is a value between 0 and 254. Note that values 127 and 224 to 254 are not valid for the first three-digits.
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Sets the connection timeout period from 1 to 1000 seconds.
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To set the IP Filter settings, click IP Filter. The " IP Filter" page is displayed.
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Sets the port number from 9000 to 9999.
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Sets the connection timeout period between 1 and 1000 seconds.
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To set the IP Filter settings, click IP Filter. The " IP Filter" page is displayed.
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Displays the printer URI.
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Sets the connection timeout period from 1 to 1000 seconds.
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Displays the port number for receiving requests from the client.
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Displays the maximum number of connections received simultaneously by the client.
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Sets the port number to 80 and 9000 to 9999.
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Displays the maximum number of connections received simultaneously by the client.
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Sets the connection timeout period from 1 to 255 seconds.
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Sets whether to enable or disable the password. And also specifies the password value up to seven characters.
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Sets the connection timeout period from 1 to 1000 seconds.
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*1 An optional multi protocol card is required to use.
NetWare
Purpose:
To configure detailed settings for IPX/SPX and NetWare.
Values:
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Specifies the active frame type automatically.
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Selects Ethernet II frame type.
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Selects IEEE802.3 frame type.
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Selects IEEE802.2 frame type.
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Displays the current frame type.
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Displays the IPX network address.
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Specifies the printer name up to 47 alphanumeric characters. For PServer Mode, set the Print Server Name (Print Server Object Name). For RPrinter Mode, set the Remote Printer Name (Printer Name in Bindery and Printer Object Name in Directory). The original setting remains valid if no input is made.
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Selects this option when using Directory: PServer Mode in Bindery: PServer Mode.
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Selects this option when using Directory: RPrinter Mode in Bindery: PServer Mode.
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Selects this option when using Directory: PServer Mode in Bindery: RPrinter Mode.
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Selects this option when using Directory: RPrinter Mode in Bindery: RPrinter Mode.
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Specifies the tree name up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Configure this item only when Directory: PServer Mode or Directory: RPrinter Mode is selected.
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Specifies the context name of the Print Server Object up to 255 alphanumeric characters. Configure this item only when Directory: PServer Mode or Directory: RPrinter Mode is selected.
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Specifies the file server name up to 47 alphanumeric characters. Configure this item only when Bindery: PServer Mode or Bindery: RPrinter Mode is selected.
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Specifies the print server name up to 47 alphanumeric characters. Configure this item only when Bindery: RPrinter Mode or Directory: RPrinter Mode is selected.
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Sets the time interval from when print data enters the print queue until printing starts. The setting range is from 1 to 1000 seconds. The original setting remains valid if no input is made. Configure this item only when Bindery: PServer Mode or Directory: PServer Mode is selected.
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Sets the timeout period that confirms data has been received. The setting range is from 1 to 1000 seconds.
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Does not use NCP packet burst.
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Sets the print server password up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Configure this item only when Bindery: PServer Mode or Directory: PServer Mode is selected.
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Allows you to confirm the configured password by re-entering the same password.
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Displays the messages according to the conditions of the printer.
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Displays the printer number during Bindery: RPrinter Mode or Directory: RPrinter Mode.
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*1 The following are illegal characters: semicolon (;), colon (:), asterisk (*), question mark (?), period (.), comma (,), yen mark (¥), back slash (\), double quotation ("), comparison symbols (< >), brackets ([ ]), operation symbols (+, =, or ~), pipe (|), slash (/), and space ( ).
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NOTE: The settings in the NetWare page will be valid only when NetWare or the printer is rebooted. Click the Restart printer to apply new settings. button to apply new settings. |
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NOTE: An optional multi protocol card is required to display the NetWare page. |
SMB
Purpose:
To configure detailed settings for SMB.
Values:
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Specifies the host name up to 15 alphanumeric characters. The original setting will remain valid if no input is made.
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Specifies the workgroup name up to 15 alphanumeric characters. The original setting will remain valid if no input is made.
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Specifies the administrator name up to 20 alphanumeric characters. The original setting will remain valid if no input is made. The default name is admin.
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Specifies the administrator password up to 14 alphanumeric characters. The original setting will remain valid if no input is made. The default password is password.
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Confirm Administrator Password
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Allows you to confirm the configured administrator password by re-entering the same password.
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Displays the maximum sessions.
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Notifies the host name and workgroup name in Unicode characters.
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Does not notify the host name and workgroup name in Unicode characters.
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Enable the Auto Master Mode.
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Disable the Auto Master Mode.
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Does not encrypt the password.
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Sets the timeout period from 60 to 3600 seconds.
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Sets the connection timeout period from 60 to 3600 seconds.
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NOTE: The settings in the SMB page will be valid only when the printer is rebooted. Click the Restart printer to apply new settings. button to apply new settings. |
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NOTE: An optional multi protocol card is required to display the SMB page. |
AppleTalk
Purpose:
To configure the detailed settings for AppleTalk.
Values:
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Specifies the printer name in the AppleTalk network up to 32 alphanumeric characters and symbol sets.
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Specifies the AppleTalk zone name up to 32 alphanumeric characters and symbol sets.
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Displays the AppleTalk type.
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NOTE: An optional multi protocol card is required to display the AppleTalk page. |
E-Mail Alert
Purpose:
To configure detailed settings for E-Mail Alert. This page can also be displayed by clicking E-Mail Alert in the Left Frame.
Values:
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Sets the primary SMTP gateway.
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Sets the IP address of the incoming server connected with SMTP protocol.
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Displays the status of the SMTP server connection.
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Sets acceptable e-mail addresses for the E-Mail Alert feature up to 255 alphanumeric characters.
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Sets acceptable e-mail addresses for the E-Mail Alert feature up to 255 alphanumeric characters.
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Select the check box to receive an E-Mail Alert for consumables.
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Select the check box to receive an E-Mail Alert for paper handling.
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Select the check box to receive an E-Mail AlertE-Mail Alert for Service Calls.
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Select the check box to receive an E-Mail Alert for consumables.
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Select the check box to receive an E-Mail Alert for paper handling.
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Select the check box to receive an E-Mail Alert for Service Calls.
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SNMP
Purpose:
To configure the detailed settings of SNMP.
Values:
Community Name (Read only)*1
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Specifies the community name to access (read only) the data up to 31 alphanumeric characters. The original setting will remain valid if no input is made. Characters entered for community Name in previous settings will not be displayed on the screen. The default Read/Write Community is Private.
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Community Name (Read/Write)*1
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Specifies the community name to access (read and write) the data up to 31 alphanumeric characters. The original setting will remain valid if no input is made. Characters entered for community Name in previous settings will not be displayed on the screen. The default Read/Write Community is Public.
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Specifies the community name used for trap up to 31 alphanumeric characters. The original settings will remain valid if no input is made. Characters entered for Community Name (Trap) in previous settings will not be displayed on the screen. The default Trap Community is " " (NULL).
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Select the check box to notify trap occurrence. In this case, specify the IP address and IP socket in the nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn:mmmmm format. Each section of nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn is a value between 0 and 255. Note that values 127 and 224 to 254 are not valid for the first three-digits only. IP socket mmmmm is a value between 0 and 65535.
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Trap Notification (IPX)*2
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Select the check box to notify trap occurrence. In this case, specify the IPX address in the nnnnnnnn.mmmmmmmmmmmm.llll format. IP network nnnnnnnn is a hexadecimal value between 0 and ffffffff, IPX node mmmmmmmmmmmm is a hexadecimal value between 0 and ffffffffffff and IPX socket llll is a hexadecimal value between 0 and ffff.
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Select the check box to notify Authenticate Error Trap.
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*1 The default value of each items can be changed by using Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool.
*2 An optional multi protocol card is required to use.
IP Filter
Purpose:
To configure the detailed settings for the IP Filter used for LPD and Port9100. This page can be linked from LPD and Port9100 settings on the TCP/IP page.
Values:
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Sets the address in the address field. Enter a numeric value between 0 and 255 in each field of "aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd." However, 127 and 224 to 254 cannot be used to "aaa."
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Sets the Address Mask in the Mask field. Enter a numeric value between 0 and 255 in each field.
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Permits printing from specified network address.
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Disables the IP Filter feature for the specified IP address.
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Rejects printing from specified network address.
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When you make the settings for the filter, enter the IP address of the IP Filter in the Address field and the Subnet Mask in the Address Mask field. Enter a numeric value between 0 and 255 in each field. "*" is appended to the current value.
Setup Procedure
You can set up to a maximum of five items and the first item takes priority. Enter the shortest address first before proceeding to the next longer address when setting multiple filters.
The following section explains how the IP Filter operates.
IP Filter Procedure
- Enabling Printing From a Specified User
The following describes the procedure to enable printing only from the "192.168.100.10" IP address.
Procedures:
- Click the first column of Access List row 1.
- Enter "192.168.100.10" in the Address field and "255.255.255.255" in the Address Mask field.
- Select Permit.
- Click Apply New Settings.
- Disabling Printing From a Specified User
The following describes the procedure to disable printing only from the "192.168.100.10" IP address.
Procedures:
- Click the first column of Access List row 1.
- Enter "192.168.100.10" in the Address field and "255.255.255.255" in the Address Mask field.
- Select Reject.
- Click the first column of Access List row 2.
- Enter "0.0.0.0" in the Address field and "0.0.0.0" in the Address Mask field.
- Select Permit.
- Click Apply New Settings.
- Enabling and Disabling Printing from Network Addresses
You can enable printing from the "192.168" network address and disable printing from the "192.168.200" network address. However, the example below describes how to enable printing from the "192.168.200.10" IP address.
Procedures:
- Click the first column of the Access List row 1.
- Enter "192.168.200.10" in the Address field and "255.255.255.255" in the Address Mask field.
- Select Permit.
- Click the first column of the Access List row 2.
- Enter "192.168.200.0" in the Address field and "255.255.255.0" in the Address Mask field.
- Select Reject.
- Click the first column of the Access List row 3.
- Enter "192.168.0.0" in the Address field and "255.255.0.0" in the Address Mask field.
- Select Permit.
- Click Apply New Settings.
The Other Features tab includes Set Password page and Reset Print Server page.
Set Password
Purpose:
To set or change the password that is required to access the printer setup parameters from the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool.
Set the password of the operator panel from Security Settings in the Printer Settings.
This page can also be displayed by clicking Set Password in the Left Frame.
Values:
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Sets the password up to 8 alphanumeric characters. The password will appear as asterisks (*) in the field when it is entered.
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Confirm Administrator Password
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Reset Print Server
Purpose:
To initialize NVRAM for the network feature and reboot the printer.
Initialize the printer's NVRAM from the InitNVRAM in the Printer Settings.
Values:
Initialize NIC NVRAM and restart printer
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Click the Start button to initialize NVRAM. Network settings will revert to the factory default settings and reboot the network capability.
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Click the Start button to reboot printer.
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Use the Tray Settings menu to set the printer media types and sizes for trays respectively.
Values:
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Sets the type of paper loaded in the standard 250-sheet tray module.
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Sets the size of paper loaded in the standard 250-sheet tray module.
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Sets the type of paper loaded in the optional 250-sheet tray or 500-sheet tray module.
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Sets the size of paper loaded in the optional 250-sheet tray or 500-sheet tray module.
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Sets the type of paper loaded in the multipurpose feeder.
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Sets the size of paper loaded in the multipurpose feeder.
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