Dell 1350cnw User Guide

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							Setting the IP Address39
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Setting the IP Address
Assigning an IP Address (for IPv4 mode)
 NOTE: When you assign an IP address manually in IPv6 mode, use the Dell Printer 
Configuration Web Tool . To open the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool , use the 
link local address. To check a link local  address, see Printing and Checking the 
Printer Settings Page on page 42.
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 that is alread y in use can cause network performance 
issues.
 NOTE: Assigning an IP address is consi dered as an advanced function and is 
normally done by a system administrator.
 
NOTE: Depending on the address class, the r ange of the IP address assigned may 
be different. On Class A,  for example, an IP address in the range from 0.0.0.0 to 
127.255.255.255 will be assi gned. For assignment of IP  addresses, contact your 
system administrator.
You can assign the IP address by using  the operator panel or using the tool 
box.
The Operator Panel
For more information on using your operator panel, see Operator Panel on 
page 183.
1Turn on the printer.
The 
Ready to Print message appears on the LCD panel.
2Press the  (Menu) button.
3Press the   button until Admin Menu appears, and then press the   
button.
4Ensure that Network appears, and then press the   button.
 
						

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5Press the   button until TCP/IP appears, and then press the   button.
6Press the   button until IPv4 appears, and then press the   button.
7Ensure that  Get IP Address appears, and then press the   button.
8Ensure that Panel appears, and then press the   button.
9Press the   button and ensure that Get IP Address appears.
10Press the   button until IP Address appears, and then press the   
button.
The cursor is located at the  first digit of the IP address.
11Press the   or   button to enter the numbers for the IP address.
12Press the  button.
The next digit is selected.
13Repeat step 11 and step 12 to enter all the digits in the IP address, and 
then press the   button.
14Press the   button and ensure that IP Address appears.
15Press the   button until Subnet Mask appears, and then press the   
button.
The cursor is located at the fi rst digit of the subnet mask.
16Press the   or the   button to enter the numbers for the subnet mask.
17Press the   button.
The next digit is selected.
18Repeat step 16 and step 17 and set subnet mask, and then press the   
button.
19Press the   button and ensure that Subnet Mask appears.
20Press the   button until Gateway Address appears, and then press 
the  button.
The cursor is located at the fi rst digit of the gateway address.
21Press the   or   button to enter th e numbers for the gateway address.
22Press the   button.
The next digit is selected.
23Repeat step 21 and step 22 to set gate way address, and then press the   
button.
 
						

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24Turn off and turn on the printer.
The Tool Box
 NOTE: 
 NOTE: When you use IPv6 Mode for network printing, the Tool Box cannot be used 
to assign an IP address.
1Click Start All Programs Dell Printers Dell 1350cnw Color 
Printer
 Tool Box.
 NOTE: The  Select Printer  dialog box opens in this step, when multiple printer 
drivers are installed on your computer . 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 Maintenance tab.
3Select TCP/IP Settings from the list at the left side of the page.
The 
TCP/IP Settings page is displayed.
4Select the mode from IP Address Mode, and then enter the values in IP 
Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address.
5Press the Apply New Settings button to take effect.
The IP address is assigned to your printer. To verify the setting, open the web 
browser on any computer connected to  the network and enter the IP address 
into the address bar on the browser. If  the IP address is set up correctly, the 
Dell 
Printer Configuration Web Tool
 displays in your browser.
You can also assign the IP address to the printer when installing the printer 
drivers with installer. When you use the 
Network Installation feature, and the 
Get IP Address is set to AutoIP on the operator panel menu, you can set 
the IP address from 
0.0.0.0 to the desired IP address on the printer selection 
window. 
Verifying the IP Settings
1Print the printer settings page.
See Printing and Checking the Printer Settings Page on page 42.
 
						

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2Look under the TCP/IP heading on the printer settings page to ensure 
that the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway are appropriate.
To verify if the printer is active on  the network, run the ping command in 
your computer:
1
Go to MS DOS Prompt.
2Ty p e  cmd, and then press the OK.
3On the black window that appears, type ping xx.xx.xx.xx (where 
xx.xx.xx.xx is the IP address of your printer).
4Reply from the IP address denotes printer is active on the network.
Printing and Checking the  Printer Settings Page
Print the printer settings page and check the IP address of your printer.
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 shows anything other than 
0.0.0.0 (the 
factory default) or 
169.254.xx.xx, the printer has an IP address 
assigned and stored. Go to Verifying the IP Settings on page 41.
The Tool Box
 NOTE: 
1
Click Start All Programs Dell Printers Dell 1350cnw Color 
Printer
 Tool Box.
 NOTE: The  Select Printer  window appears in this step, when multiple printer 
drivers are installed on your computer. 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 Settings Report tab.
 
						

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3Select Reports from the list at the left side of the page. 
The 
Reports page is displayed. 
4Click the Printer Settings button.
The printer settings page is printed.
If the IP address is  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 (f or IPv4 mode) on page 39.
 
						

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							Loading Paper45
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Loading Paper
 NOTE: To avoid paper jams, do not remove the priority sheet inserter while a 
printing is in progress.
 
NOTE: Use only laser print media. Do not use ink jet paper in your printer.
 
NOTE: For printing envelopes, see Loading Print Media on page 165.
Loading Print Media in the Multipurpose Feeder 
(MPF)
1Open the front cover by pulling out the instruction sheet.
2Pull the priority sheet inserter (PSI) out.
3Remove the instruction sh eet attached to the PSI with adhesive tape.
 
						

							46Loading Paper
 NOTE: Before you use the PSI, ensure that you to read the instruction sheet.
4Pull the length guide forward until it stops.
5Pull the MPF extension forward until it stops.
6Adjust the paper width guides to their maximum width.