Dell Vostro 1710 User manual

Dell™ Laser Printer 1710/1710n User's Guide

Click the links to the left for information on the features and operation of your printer. For information on

other documentation included with your printer, see Finding Information.

To order replacement toner cartridges or supplies from Dell:

Double-click the icon on your desktop.1.

Visit Dell's website, or order Dell printer supplies by phone.2.

www.dell.com/supplies

For best service, have your Dell printer Service Tag number available.

For help locating your Service Tag number, see Express Service Code and Service Tag.

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.

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Model 1710/1710n

May 2005 SRV W4213 Rev. A00

Finding Information

What are you looking for?

Find it here

Drivers for my printer

My User's Guide

Drivers and Utilities CD

If you purchased your Dell computer and printer at the same time,

documentation and drivers for your printer are already installed on your

computer. You can use the CD to uninstall/reinstall drivers or access your

documentation.

Readme files may be included on your CD to provide last-minute updates

about technical changes to your printer or advanced technical reference

material for experienced users or technicians.

How to set up my printer

Setting Up Your Printer poster

Safety information

How to set up and use

my printer

Warranty information

Owner's Manual

Express Service Code and

Service Tag number

Express Service Code and Service Tag

This label is located on the back of your printer.

Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting

technical support.

NOTE: The Express Service Code is not available in all countries.

Latest drivers for my

printer

Answers to technical

service and support

questions

Documentation for my

printer

Dell Support Website - support.dell.com

The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including:

Solutions - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians,

and online courses

Upgrades - Upgrade information for components, such as memory

Customer Care - Contact information, order status, warranty, and

repair information

Downloads - Drivers

Reference - Printer documentation and product specifications

How to use Windows XP

Documentation for my

printer

Windows XP Help and Support Center

Click Start Help and Support.1. Type a word or phrase that describes your problem, and then click

the arrow icon.

Click the topic that describes your problem.3. Follow the instructions shown on the screen.4.

About Your Printer

Understanding Your Printer

Using the Operator Panel Buttons

Printing the Printer Settings Configuration Sheet

Choosing the Right Cable

Understanding Your Printer

Optional 550-sheet tray

Output bin

Tray 1

Operator panel

Manual feed slot

Front cover

Paper guide

Using the Operator Panel Buttons

The operator panel has five lights and two buttons.

Press and release Continue to resume printing.

Press and release Continue twice quickly to display an error code.

Press and release Cancel to cancel the job currently printing.

Press and hold Cancel until all of the lights come on to reset the printer.

Printing the Printer Settings Configuration Sheet

To print the Printer Settings Configuration sheet:

Turn the printer off.1.

Open the upper front door.2.

Press and hold Continue as you turn the printer on.3.

All the lights cycle.

Release Continue .4.

Close the upper front door.5.

The light sequence that represents the Home menu is displayed.

Press and release Continue until all the lights cycle.6.

A Printer Settings Configuration sheet prints.

Choosing the Right Cable

Your Dell Laser Printer 1710 interconnection cable must meet the following requirements:

Connection

Cable certification

USB

USB 2.0

Parallel

IEEE-1284

10/100BaseT Ethernet

CAT-5E

Preparing the Printer

Installing the 550-Sheet Optional Drawer

Installing an Optional Memory Card

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.

Unpack the 550-sheet drawer, and remove any packing material.1.

Place the drawer in the location you have chosen for your printer.2.

NOTE: If you have optional memory to install, leave clearance on the right side of the printer.

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 for more information.

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 or Setting Up for Network Printing.

Dell Laser Printer 1710/1710n

Launch the Dell Local Printer Settings Utility (Start Programs Dell Printers Dell Laser Printer

1710 Dell Local Printer Settings Utility).

Select your Dell Laser Printer 1710.2.

Click OK.3.

In the left column, click Paper.4.

In the right column, go to the Tray 1 section. Specify what size and type of media you loaded into tray

In the right column, go to the Tray 2 section. Specify what size and type of media you loaded into tray

On the Menu Bar, click Actions Apply Settings.7.

Close the utility.8.

NOTE: If you change the size or type of media loaded into either tray, use the Local Printer Settings

Utility to reconfigure the tray.

To update your printer options, follow the instructions in the table.9.

Windows XP

Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and

Faxes.

Right-click the Dell Laser Printer 1710 icon.2. Click Properties Installed Options Ask Printer.3. Click OK OK. Close the Printers folder.4.

Windows 2000

Windows NT

4.0

Click Start Settings Printers.1. Right-click the Dell Laser Printer 1710 icon.2. Click Properties Installed Options (or Options)Ask Printer (or Update

Now).

Click OK OK. Close the Printers folder.4.

Windows Me

Windows 98 SE

Click Start Settings Printers.1. Right-click the Dell Laser Printer 1710 icon.2. Click Properties Device (or Features)Update (or Update Now).3. Click OK OK. Close the Printers folder.4.

If Update or Ask Printer is unavailable, follow these steps:

In the Available Options list, click 550-sheet tray.a.

Click Add.b.

Click OK, and then close the Printers folder.c.

If Update Now or Ask Printer is unavailable, follow these steps:

In the Options list, find 550-sheet tray.a.

Change the setting from Not Installed to Installed.b.

Click OK, and then close the Printers folder.c.

Dell Laser Printer 1710n

Setting the paper size and type for the 1710n printer is done through the Dell Printer Configuration Web

Tool.

Use the following steps to change the 1710n printer paper size and type:

Type your network printer's IP address in your Web browser.1.

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.

When the Printer Status page appears, select Printer Settings in the left column.2.

Select Paper Menu from the Printer Settings page.3.

Select PAPER SIZE.4.

Select the paper size you have in each tray.5.

Click Submit.6.

Select Printer Settings in the left column.7.

Select Paper Menu from the Printer Settings page.8.

Select PAPER TYPE.9.

Select the paper type you have in each tray.10.

Click Submit.11.

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.

Open the front cover by pressing the button on the left side of the printer and lowering the cover.1.

Open the rear exit.2.

Open the side cover by pressing the two detents on the front right side of the machine and swinging

the cover back.

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