DELL 1320c User Manual
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5. Use the small gray tabs to place the PHD unit back into the printer completely. 6. Turn the four PHD lock levers clockwise to lock the PHD, and then remove the protective sheet. 7. Close the front cover. back to contents page
back to contents page Connecting Your Printer Choosing the Right Cable Connecting the Printer Directly to a Computer Turn On the Printer Connecting the Printer to a Network Using the Reset button Choosing the Right Cable Your Dell™ Color Laser Printer 1320c interconnection cable must meet the following requirements: Connecting the Printer Directly to a Computer A local printer is a printer attached to your computer using a USB cable. If your printer is attached to a network instead of your computer, skip this section and go to Turn On the Printer . Connection type Connection specifications USB USB 2.0 Ethernet * 10 Base - T/100 Base - TX * If your printer is type A, an optional Network Adapter for Dell 1320c is required to connect the Ethernet cable. NOTE: You can use your network as standard, if your printer is type B as shown in the illustration. 1 Ethernet port 2 USB port
Microsoft ® Windows ® 2000, Windows XP, Windows XP 64 - bit Edition, Windows Server ® 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista ® , and Windows Vista 64 - bit Edition support USB connections. See your computer operating system documentation to see if your system supports USB. To attach the printer to a computer: 1. Ensure that the printer, computer, and any other attached devices are turned off and unplugged. 2. Connect the printer to the computer using a USB. A USB port requires a USB cable. Ensure that you match the USB symbol on the cable to the USB symbol on the printer. Plug the other end of the cable into a USB port on the back of the computer. For a USB cable, do not plug it into the USB keyboard. Turn On the Printer 1. Connect the power cable to the printer and plug it into an electrical wall outlet. 2. Turn on the computer and the printer. When you use the USB cable, the USB driver is automatically installed. Connecting the Printer to a Network 1 USB port CAUTION: Do not use extension cords or power strips. CAUTION: The printer should not be plugged into a UPS system.
To attach the printer to a network: 1. Ensure that the printer, computer, and any other attached devices are turned off and unplugged. 2. Remove the network cover. 3. Insert the Network Adapter for Dell 1320c. 4. Connect the printer to the network using an Ethernet cable. To connect the printer to the network, plug one end of an Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the back of the printer, and the other end into a LAN drop or hub. NOTE: If your printer is type A, an optional Network Adapter for Dell 1320c is required to connect the Ethernet cable. In that case, follow the next 2 to 3 steps. Otherwise, proceed with step 4. 1 Ethernet port
Turn On the Printer 1. Plug one end of the printer power cable into the socket at the back of the printer and the other end into a properly grounded outlet. 2. Turn on the computer and the printer. Print and Check the Printer Settings Page Print the Printer Settings page. When the Ready/Data indicator lights (ready status), press and hold the Continue button on the printers operator panel until the Ready/Data indicator blinks. Advanced Funtions 1. Click Start ® All Programs ® Dell Printers ® Additional Color Laser Software ® Status Monitor Console. The Printer Selection dialog box opens. 2. Click Dell Color Laser 1320c listed in Printer Name. The Dell Color Laser 1320c Launcher window opens. 3. Click the Tool Box button. The Tool Box opens. You can also launch the Tool Box from the printer icon on the taskbar. 4. Click the Printer Settings Report tab. 5. Select Reports from the list at the left side of the page. The Reports page is displayed. Assign an IP Address An IP address is a unique number that consists of four sections that are delimited by a period and can include up to three digits in each section, for example, 111.222.33.44 . Assigning an IP address already in use can cause network performance issues. 1. Click Start ® All Programs ® Dell Printers ® Additional Color Laser Software ® Status Monitor Console. The Printer Selection dialog box opens. 2. Click Dell Color Laser 1320c listed in Printer Name. The Dell Color Laser 1320c Launcher window opens. 3. Click the Tool Box button. The Tool Box opens. You can also launch the Tool Box from the printer icon on the taskbar. 4. Click the Printer Maintenance tab. CAUTION: Do not use extension cords or power strips. CAUTION: The printer should not be plugged into a UPS system. NOTE: If your printer is type A, the LED of the Network Adapter for Dell 1320c lights. NOTE: The following sections are considered advaned functions and should only be carried out by a system administrator. These sections assume you have already installed the Dell Color Laser Software on your PC. NOTE: Assigning an IP address is considered as an advanced function and is normally done by a system administrator.
5. Select TCP/IP Settings from the list at the left side of the page. The TCP/IP Settings page is displayed. 6. Select the mode from IP Address Mode, and then enter the values in IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address. 7. Press the Apply New Settings button to take effect. You can also assign the IP address to the printer when installing the printer drivers with installer. When you use the Network Installation feature, you can set the IP address from 0.0.0.0 to the desired IP address on the printer selection window. Verify the IP Settings 1. Print another Printer Settings page. 2. Look under the TCP/IP heading on the Printer Settings page to ensure that the IP address, netmask, and gateway are what you expected. or Ping the printer and verify that it responds. For example, at a command prompt on a network computer, type ping followed by the new printer IP address (for example, 192.168.0.11): ping 192.168.0.11 If the printer is active on the network, you will receive a reply. Using the Reset button Your printer is supplied with an electric leakage detector, which prevents electric shock or fire due to electric leakage by automatically cutting circuits inside the printer. When electric leakage is detected, the Reset button is tripped. In this case, press the Reset button to turn the printer back on. If the Reset button is tripped again after you press the Reset button, contact Dell. Check whether or not the electric leakage detector is functioning at least once a month by following the steps below: 1. Turn on the printer, and then press the Test button. l If the Reset button is tripped and the printer is turned off, the electric leakage detector functions correctly. Press the Reset button to turn the printer back on. l If the Reset button is not tripped, contact Dell. Do not continue to use the printer if the electric leakage detector is not functioning. back to contents page
back to contents page Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool Using the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool One of the features of the is E - Mail Alert Setup, which sends an e - mail to you or the key operator when the printer needs supplies or intervention. To fill out printer inventory reports requiring the asset tag number of all the printers in your area, use the Printer Information feature in the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool . Just type the IP address of each printer on the network to display the asset tag number. The Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool feature also allows you to change the printer settings and keep track of printing trends. If you are a network administrator, you can easily copy the printer settings to one or all printers on the network using your Web browser. To launch the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool , type your network printers IP address in your Web browser. If you do not know the IP address of your printer, print a printer settings page, which lists the IP address: 1. Click Start ® All Programs ® Dell Printers ® Additional Color Laser Software ® Status Monitor Console . The Printer Selection dialog box opens. NOTE: This web tool is not available unless the printer is connected using a network cable.
2. Click Dell Color Laser 1320c listed in Printer Name. The Dell Color Laser 1320c Launcher window opens. 3. Click the Tool Box button. The Tool Box opens. You can also launch the Tool Box from the printer icon on the taskbar. 4. Click the Printer Maintenance tab. 5. Select EWS (Embedded Web Server or Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool) from the list on the left side of the page. The EWS page is displayed. 6. Press the Print Server Settings button. The printer settings page is printed. If the IP address shows 0.0.0.0 (the factory default), an IP address has not been assigned. To assign one for your printer, see Assign an IP Address . Use the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool for: Printer Status Use the Printer Status menu to get immediate feedback on printer supply status. When toner cartridge is running low, click the order supplies link on the first screen to order additional toner cartridges. Printer Jobs Use the Printer Jobs menu to contain information on Job List page and Completed Jobs page. These pages show the details of the status regarding each protocol or the print jobs. Printer Settings Use the Printer Settings menu to change printer settings and view the settings in the Tool Box remotely. Print Server Settings Using the Print Server Settings menu, you can change the type of printer interface and necessary conditions for communications. Copy Printer Settings Use the Copy Printer Settings menu to copy the printers settings to another printer or printers on the network just by typing each printers IP address. Print Volume Use the Print Volume option to check the histories of printing, such as paper usage and types of jobs being printed, and limit which users use the color mode and the maximum number of pages they can print. Printer Information Use the Printer Information menu to get the information on service calls, inventory reports, or the status of current memory and engine code levels. E - Mail Alert Use the E - Mail Alert menu to receive an e - mail when the printer needs supplies or intervention. Type your name or the key operators name in the e - mail list box to be notified. Set Password NOTE: You must log in as an administrator to use this feature.
Use the Set Password menu to lock the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool with a password so that other users do not inadvertently change the printer settings you selected. Online Help Click Online Help to visit the Dell Support website, and see the Users Guide on that page to verify configured settings. Order Supplies at: www.dell.com/supplies Contact Dell Support at: support.dell.com Using the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool Ensure that you activate JavaScript in your browser before using the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool . Environment Settings for Web Browsers Dell recommends configuring the environment settings for your Web browsers, before using the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool . For Internet Explorer 6.0 or Internet Explorer 7.0: Setting Up the Display Language 1. Select Internet Options from Tools on the menu bar. 2. Select Languages in the General tab. 3. Specify the display language in order of preference in the Language in order of preference list. For example: Italian (Italy) [it] Spanish (Traditional Sort) [es] German (Germany) [de] French (France) [fr] English [en] or English (United States) [en - us] Setting the Printers IP Address to Non - Proxy 1. Select Internet Options from the Tools menu. 2. Select Proxy server under LAN Settings in the Connections tab. 3. Do either of the following: l Clear the Use a proxy sever for your LAN check box. l Click Advanced , and then specify the printers IP address in the Do not use proxy server for addresses beginning with field under Exceptions . After setting the language and proxy, type (the printers IP address) in the URL entry field of the browser to activate the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool . For Firefox 1.5 or Later: Setting Up the Display Language 1. Select Options from the Tools menu. 2. Click Advanced . NOTE: You must log in as an administrator to use this feature. NOTE: The Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool pages may be displayed unreadable if the pages were configured by the different language with your browsers.
3. Click Edit Languages in the General tab. 4. Specify the display language in order of preference in the Languages in order of preference list. For example: English [en] or English/United States [en - us] Italian [it] Spanish [es] German [de] French [fr] Dutch [nl] Norwegian [no] Swedish [sv] Setting the Printers IP Address to Non - Proxy 1. Select Options from the Tools menu. 2. Click General on the Options dialog box. 3. Click Connection Settings ® Connection Settings . 4. Do one of the following: l Select the Direct connection to the Internet check box. l Select the Auto - detect proxy settings for this network check box. l Select the Manual proxy configuration check box, and then enter the printers IP address in the No Proxy for edit box. l Select the Automatic proxy configuration URL check box. After setting the language and proxy, type (the printers IP address) in the URL entry field of the browser to activate the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool . Page Display Format The layout of the page is divided into three sections mentioned below: Top Frame The Top Frame is located at the top of all pages. When Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool is activated, the current status and specifications of the printer are displayed in the Top Frame on every page. The following items are displayed in the Top Frame. Left Frame The Left Frame is located at the left side of all pages. The menu titles displayed in the Left Frame are linked to corresponding menus and pages. You can go to the corresponding page by clicking their characters. The following menus are displayed in the Left Frame. Dell Color Laser 1320c Displays the printer product name. IP Address Displays the printers IP address. Location Displays the printers location. The location can be changed in Basic Information on the Print Server Settings page. Contact Person Displays the printers administrators name. The name can be changed in the Basic Information on the Print Server Settings page. Printer Console Displays the status of the printer settings and indicators and automatically refreshes at the set interval. The interval can be changed in the Basic Information on Print Server Settings page. Help Links to the Dell web page. See the Users Guide on the Dell Support website, support.dell.com for help on this product. Printer Bitmap Shows the printer bitmap. The Printer Status menu appears in the Right Frame by clicking the bitmap. Printer Status Links to the Printer Status menu.