Network printer setup on a remote network – Dell C1765NFW MFP Laser Printer User Manual

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Installing Printer Drivers on Computers Running Windows

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Use the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool to monitor the status of your network printer without leaving your

desk. You can view and/or change the printer settings, monitor toner level, and acknowledge the timing of ordering

replacement consumables. You can click the Dell supplies link for ordering supplies.

NOTE:

The

Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool

is not available when the printer is directly connected to a computer or a print

server.

To launch the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool, type the printer's IP address in your web browser. The printer

configuration appears on the screen.
You can set up the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool

to send you an e-mail when the printer needs supplies or

intervention.
To set up e-mail alerts:

1 Launch the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool.
2 Click E-Mail Alert link.
3 Under E-Mail Server Settings, enter the Primary SMTP Gateway, Reply Address, and your or key operator's e-mail

address in the e-mail list box.

4 Click Apply New Settings.

NOTE: Connection pending until printer sends an alert

is displayed on the SMTP server until an error occurs.

Network Printer Setup on a Remote Network

Before Installation

Before you start remote installation, perform the following procedures.

Allow Print Spooler to Accept Client Connections

NOTE:

This step is required for Windows XP 64-bit Edition, Windows Vista, Windows Vista 64-bit Edition, Windows 7, Windows 7

64-bit Edition, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 64-bit

Edition, Windows Server 2008 R2.

For Windows XP 64-bit Edition, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Server 2008:

1 Click Start

All Programs (for Windows Vista only)

Accessories (for Windows Vista only)

Run.

2 Type gpedit.msc, and then click OK.
3 Click Computer Configuration

Administrative Templates

Printers.

4 Right-click Allow Print Spooler to accept client connections and select Properties.
5 On the Setting tab, select Enabled, and then click OK.
6 Restart the computer.

For Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7:

1 Click Start All Programs (for Windows 7 only)

Accessories (for Windows 7 only)

Run.

2 Type gpedit.msc, and then click OK.
3 Click Computer ConfigurationAdministrative TemplatesPrinters.
4 Right-click Allow Print Spooler to accept client connections and select Edit.
5 Select Enabled, and then click OK.
6 Restart the computer.

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