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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 Dell Printer 
Configuration Web Tool . Enter the IP address of each printer on the network 
to display the asset tag number.
 
						

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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 display the  TCP/IP Settings page, which lists the IP address.
The Operator Panel
1Press the  (Menu) button.
2Ensure that Report/List appears, and then press the   button.
3Ensure that Printer Setting appears, and then press the   button.
The printer settings page is printed.
4Confirm the IP address next to IP Address under Network on the printer 
settings page.
If the IP address is 
0.0.0.0, wait for a few minutes to resolve the IP 
address automatically, and then pr int the printer settings page again.
If the IP address is not resolved automatically, see Assigning an IP Address 
(for IPv4 mode) on page 39.
The Tool Box
 NOTE: When the printer is connected to the USB port,  TCP/IP Settings cannot be 
displayed.
 
NOTE: 
1
Click Start All Programs Dell Printers Dell 1350cnw Color 
Printer
 Tool Box.
 NOTE: When multiple printer drivers are installed on your computer, the 
Select Printer  window appears. In this case, click the name of Dell 1350cnw 
Color Printer listed in  Printer Name, and then click  OK.
The Tool Box opens.
2Click the Printer Setting Report tab.
3Select TCP/IP Settings from the list at the left side of the page.
 
						

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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, click the or der supplies link on the first screen 
to order an additional toner cartridge.
Printer Jobs
Use the  Printer Jobs  menu to contain information on the Job List  page and 
Completed Jobs  page.
These pages show the details of the status regarding each protocol or job.
Printer Settings
Use the  Printer Settings  menu to change printer settings and view the 
settings in the operator panel remotely.
Print Server Settings
Use the  Print Server Settings  menu to change the type of printer interface 
and necessary conditio ns for communications.
Copy Printer Settings
Use the Copy Printer Settings  menu to copy the printe r settings to another 
printer or printers on the network by en tering the IP address of each printer.
 NOTE: You must log in as an administrator to use this feature.
Print Volume
Use the Print Volume  option to check the number of pages printed for each 
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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 you selected.
 NOTE: You must log in as an adminis trator to use this feature.
Online Help
Click Online Help  to visit the Dell Support web site.
Order Supplies at:
www.dell.com/supplies
Contact Dell Support at:
support.dell.com
Setting Up the Dell Printer Configuration Web 
To o l
Ensure that you activate JavaScript  in your browser before using the Dell 
Printer Configuration Web Tool .
It is recommended that you configure  the environment settings of your web 
browser before using the  Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool .
 NOTE: The Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool pages may be unreadable if the 
language differs from that of your web browser.
 
						

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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.
Fo r  e x a m p l e :
• Italian (Italy) [it-IT]
• Spanish (Traditional Sort) [es-ES tradnl]
• German (Germany) [de-DE]
• French (France) [fr-FR]
• English (United States) [en-us]
• Danish [da-DK]
• Dutch (Netherlands) [nl-NL]
• Norwegian (Bokmal) [no]
•Swedish [sv-SE]
Setting the IP Address of the printer to Non-Proxy
1Select Internet Options from the Tools menu.
2Click LAN Settings under Local Area Network (LAN) settings in the 
Connections tab.
3You can configure the LAN settings in one of the following ways:
•Clear the 
Use a proxy server for your LAN check box under Proxy 
server
.
•Click 
Advanced, and then specify the IP addr ess of your printer in the 
Do not use proxy server for addresses beginning with field under 
Exceptions.
 
						

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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 Languages in 
order of preference
 list.
Fo r  e x a m p l e :
•
English [en] or English/United States [en-us]
•Italian [it]
• Spanish [es]
• German [de]
• French [fr]
•Dutch [nl]
• Norwegian [no]
•Swedish [sv]
• Danish [da]
Setting the IP Address of  the printer to Non-Proxy
1Select Options from the Tools menu.
2Click Advanced tab.
3Click Network on the Options dialog box.
4Click Connection  Settings.
5When you use Firefox 2.0, do one of the following:
• Select the 
Direct connection to the Internet check box.
 
						

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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 proxy configuration check box, and then enter a 
hostname and a port number if you have a list of one or more proxy 
servers. If you have an IP address  that does not use a proxy, enter the 
IP address of your printer in the 
No Proxy for edit box. 
• Select the 
Automatic proxy configuration URL check box.
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 
We b  To o l .
Setting Up From Operator Panel
You can launch the  Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool  only when EWS is 
set to  Enable  (the factory default)  on the operator panel. Check the 
operator panel setting if you cannot launch the  Dell Printer Configuration 
We b  To o l . For more information, see Und erstanding the Printer Menus on 
page 215.
Page Display Format
The layout of the page is divided into three sections.
To p  F r a m e
The top frame is located on the top of all pages. When the  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.
 
						

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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 error occurs, the 
error code and message are displayed. For example, 077-
090:Paper jam. Open...
6 Printer Bitmap Shows the bitmap image of the printer. The  Printer Status 
menu appears in the right frame when you click the image.
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