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Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool
Overview
 NOTE: This web tool is available only when the printer is connected to a network.
One of the features of the Dell™ Printer Configuration Web Tool is the 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...

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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 copy the printer settings to one or all printers on the 
network using your web browser.
To launch the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool , enter the IP address of 
your printer in your web browser.
If you do not know the IP address of  your printer, print the printer settings 
page, or...

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The TCP/IP Settings page is displayed.
If the IP address shows 0.0.0.0 (the factory default) or  169.254.xx.xx, 
an IP address has not been assigned. To assign an IP address for your printer, 
see Assigning an IP Address  (for IPv4 mode) on page 39.
Using the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool
Use the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool  for:
Printer Status
Use the Printer Status menu to get feedback on the printer status. When a 
toner cartridge is running low,...

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Printer Information
Use the Printer Information  menu to display the information of your printer.
E-Mail Alert
Use the E-Mail Alert  menu to receive an e-mail when the printer needs 
supplies or intervention. En ter your name or the key operator name in the e-
mail list box to be notified.
Set Password
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...

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Setting Up From Web Browser
It is recommended that you configure both the environment settings of your 
web browser and the operator  panel before using the Dell Printer 
Configuration Web Tool .
For Internet Explorer® 6.0, Internet Explorer 7.0, Internet Explorer 8.0
Setting Up the Display Language
1Select Internet Options from Tools on the menu bar.
2Select Languages in the General tab.
3Specify the display language in order of preference in the Language list.
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After setting the language and proxy, enter 
 (the IP address of your printer) in the 
URL entry field of the browser to activate the  Dell Printer Configuration 
Web Tool .
For Firefox 2.0 or Later
Setting Up the Display Language
1Select Options from the Tools menu.
2Click Advanced.
3When you use Firefox 2.0, click Choose in the General tab. When you use 
Firefox 3.0, click 
Choose in the Content tab.
4Specify the display language in order of preference in the...

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• Select the Auto-detect proxy settings for this network check box.
• Select the 
Manual proxy configuration check box, and then enter the 
IP address of your printer in the 
No Proxy for edit box. 
• Select the 
Automatic proxy configuration URL check box.
When you use Firefox 3.0, do one of the following:
• Select the 
No Proxy check box, if you do not want to use a proxy.
• Select the 
Auto-detect proxy settings for this network check box.
• Select the 
Manual...

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Color Printer Displays the printer model name.
2 IP Address Displays the IP address of your printer.
3 Location Displays the location of the printer. The location can be 
changed in the Basic Information  on the Print Server Settings  
page.
4 Contact Person Displays the administrator name of the printer. The name can 
be changed in the  Basic Information  on the Print Ser ver 
Settings page.
5 Event Panel Displays the condition of the printer. If an...