Dell 1600n Multifunction Mono Laser Printer - Manual (Page 27)

Software Overview
Installing Software
Uninstalling Software
Using the Dell™ Toner Management System
Printer Settings Utility
Software Overview
After setting up your multi-function printer and connecting it your computer, you must install the drivers and
utilities from the Drivers and Utilities CD included with your multi-function printer. If you purchased a Dell™
computer and your multi-function printer at the same time, the drivers and utilities are automatically
installed. You don't need to install them. The Drivers and Utilities CD contains the following:
Dell Printer Drivers- allows your computer to communicate with your multi-function printer. To use
your multi-function printer as a printer in Windows, you must install the printer driver(s). For
information about installing the printer drivers in Windows, see
page 36 .
Printer Settings Utility- allows you to set up fax phonebook and the machine's other options from your
PC desktop. It also allows you to update the firmware of your machine. You can also configure the scan
destination application which is automatically launched when you press the <Select Software> button
on the operator panel.
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.
PaperPort® - allows you to scan documents, create PDFs, and turn your scanned images into editable
Microsoft® Word, Excel, or text files. PaperPort® provides improved scanning features and supports
annotations on all image types. PaperPort's enhanced search feature allows you to find items by
specific item properties.
Dell ScanCenter™- This is the front-end that enables you to quickly scan documents into a variety of
applications, such as e-mail, photo editors, and text editors.
Scan Driver- TWAIN or Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) drivers are available for scanning documents
on your multi-function printer.
User's Guide- HTML documentation provides detailed information about using your multi-function
printer.
Installing Software
Before you begin, ensure that your system meets the minimum requirements.