Dell 1815dn - All-in-one Laser Printer Owner's Manual

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Dell 1815dn - All-in-one Laser Printer Owner's Manual Manual pdf 35 page image

Understanding the Printer Software 35Installing Dell Software For Network PrintingWhen you connect your printer to the network, configure the TCP/IP settings for the printer before youinstall the Dell software on each network printer.You can install the Dell software on the network computers locally or remotely.NOTE: You need administrative access to install printer drivers on the network computers.1 Make sure that the printer is connected to your network and powered on. Close all unnecessaryprograms. For details about connecting to the network, see page 26.2 Insert thedrivers and utilities CD.3 If required, press the Language button to select a language.4 Select Network Installation and click Next.5 If you want to install the drivers on this computer for network operation, select Local Installation, andclick Next.If you want to install the Dell software on the remote computers or network servers on the samenetwork, select Remote Installation. The domain administrator’s ID and password are required. Selectthe client computer(s) in the same domain on a network and click Next.NOTE: Both server computer and client computer should be one of the following OS: Windows XP,Windows 2000, Windows NT4.0NOTE: The server computer should be able to resolve the client computer name into an IP address.6 The list of printers available on the network appears. Select the printer you want to install and clickNext.If you do not see your printer in the list, click Update to refresh the list or click Add Printer to add yourprinter to the network. To add the printer to the network, enter the port name and an existing IPaddress for the printer.If you want to install the printer on a server, select the I am setting up this printer on a server checkbox.7 A list of the printer drivers and utilities appears. Click and select the required drivers and utilities youwill use and click Next.8 The list of printers available on the network appears. Select the printer you want to install and clickNext.If you do not see your printer in the list, click Update to refresh the list or click Add Printer to add yourprinter to the network. To add the printer to the network, enter the port name and an existing IPaddress for the printer.9 The screen displays the printer drivers installed on your computer. You can change the printer name,set this printer as a default to be shared on the network. Click Next.10 When you finish with printer installation, you may print a test page. Click Finish.