Dell 1100 Owner's Manual

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Understanding Software 15Understanding SoftwareSoftware OverviewAfter setting up your printer and connecting it to your computer, you must install the driversand utilities from theDrivers and Utilities CD included with your printer. If you purchased aDell™ computer and your printer at the same time, the drivers and utilities are automaticallyinstalled. You don’t need to install them. TheDrivers and Utilities CD contains the following:• Dell Printer Driver– allows your computer to communicate with your printer. To use yourprinter as a printer in Windows, you must install the printer driver. For information aboutinstalling the printer driver in Windows, see page 15.• Dell Toner Management System™– displays the status of the printer and the name of the jobwhen you send a job to print. The Dell Toner Management System™ window also displays thelevel of toner remaining and allows you to order replacement toner cartridges.• User’s Guide– HTML documentation provides detailed information about using your printer.Installing Dell SoftwareA printer driver is software that lets your computer communicate with your printer. Theprocedure to install drivers depends on the operating system you are using.NOTE: If you attach a USB printer cable while your printer and computer are powered on, the Windowshardware wizard launches immediately. Cancel the screen and use the Drivers and Utilities CD to installthe Dell software.1 Make sure that the printer is connected to your computer and powered on. Close allunnecessary programs.NOTE: If the printer is not connected to your computer when you install the CD-ROM, the NoPrinter Found screen appears. Follow the instructions to install the software.2 Insert theDrivers and Utilities CD.3If necessary, select a language by pressing the Language button on the main screen.4 Select Typical Installation to install theUser’s Guide, the printer driver, and Dell TonerManagement System™ as the default settings.To choose an individual component to install, select Custom Installation. You can alsochange the destination folder.5 When the installation has been completed, you may print a test page. Click Finish tocomplete the installation and close the wizard. You are now ready to print.1100-OM_EN.book Page 15 Friday, May 20, 2005 3:14 PM