Dell 7130cdn Color Laser Printer - Manual (Page 34)

Network Basics
Dell 7130cdn Professional Color Printer
User Guide 34
UNIX (Linux)
Your printer supports connection to a variety of UNIX platforms through the network interface.
The workstations currently supported by EWS for UNIX/Linux to a network-connected printer are:
• Sun Solaris
• IBM AIX
• Hewlett-Packard HP-UX
• Linux (i386)
The following procedures enable you to connect your printer using any of the supported versions
of UNIX or Linux listed above.
Quick Install Steps
Perform the following procedures to set up the printer and install the appropriate drivers.
From the Printer
To set up the printer:
1. Verify that both TCP/IP protocol and the proper connector are enabled.
2. On the control panel, select one of these IP address options:
• Allow the printer to set up a DHCP address.
• Enter the IP address manually.
3. Print the Configuration page and keep it for reference.
From Your Computer
To install the printer:
1. Go to www.support.dell.com .
2. Click Drivers and Downloads.
3. Select either Choose by Service Tag or Choose a Model option to navigate to
Dell 7130cdn printer.
4. Select Unix from the Operating System drop-down menu, and then click Go.
5. Click the EWS for Unix package for the operating system this will be installed in. This is the
core package and must be installed first before the printer package.
6. Click the Start button to begin downloading.
7. Repeat steps 1 and 2, and then click the Printer Package for use with Services for Unix
link.
8. Click the Start button to begin downloading.
9. In your browser, click the Installation Guide link, and then follow the installation instructions.
Note: If print quality problems exist, or your job did not print, access Online Diagnostics
Technical Support through the EWS.