Software overview, Installing software in windows – Dell 5330dn Workgroup Mono Laser Printer User Manual

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Software Overview

 

After setting up your printer and connecting it to your computer, install the drivers and utilities from Drivers and Utilities CD the included with the printer. The
Drivers and Utilities CD contains the following:

 

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Dell Printer Drivers - allows your computer to communicate with your printer. To use your printer in Microsoft® Windows® operating system, you must
install the printer driver(s). For information about installing the printer drivers in Windows, see

"Installing Software in Windows"

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Printer Settings Utility - configures and checks print settings.

 

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Dell Toner Management System™ - displays the status of the printer and the name of the job when you send a job to print. The Dell Toner Management
System™ window also displays the level of toner remaining and allows you to order replacement toner cartridges.


 

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User's Guide - HTML documentation provides detailed information about using the printer.

 

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Firmware Update Utility - updates your printer's firmware.

 

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Set IP Address Utility - sets your printer's TCP/IP addresses.

 

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PS driver - Postscript Printer Description (PPD) file - use the PostScript driver to print documents.

 

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Linux driver - allows you to print in Linux using your printer.

 

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Macintosh printer driver - allows you to use your printer with a Macintosh computer.

Installing Software in Windows

 

Before you begin, ensure that your system meets the minimum requirements.

Supported Operating Systems

 

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Windows NT 4.0

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(Service pack 6 or higher)


 

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Windows 2000 Professional or Windows 2000 Advanced Server

 

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Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional

 

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Windows 2003 or Windows 2003 Server

 

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Windows Vista®

 

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Windows Server 2008

a.Windows NT is supported only by Parallel port for Local Installation.

Minimum Requirements

 

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Disk space: Windows NT4.0/Windows 2000: 600 MB

Windows XP: 1.5 GB

Windows 2003 Server: 1.25 GB to 2GB

  

Software Overview

  

Installing Software in Windows

  

Uninstalling Software

  

Using the Dell™ Toner Management System

  

Printer Settings Utility

  

Firmware Update Utility

  

Dell Toner Re-order application

  

Set IP Address Utility

NOTE:

Window NT 4.0 is supported only PCL 6 Driver.

NOTE:

For Windows 2000/2003/XP, the system administrator should install Dell software.

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