Dell 1720 User Guide

2.  Insert a  blank sheet of paper in the manual feeder.
3 .  Press  the  Continue button 
.
Calling for Service
Before  calling for service, check  the following:
Is  the power cable  plugged into the printer?
Is  the power cable  plugged directly into a  properly  grounded  electrical outlet?
Is  your  printer properly  connected to  your  computer  or network?
Are all other devices attached  to  your  printer plugged in and  turned on?
Is  the electrical outlet turned off by any switches ?
Did  a...

Installing Optional Hardware
  Installing the 550-Sheet Optional  Drawer
  Configuring  the Paper  Trays
  Installing an Optional  Memory Card
Installing the 550-Sheet Optional Drawer
An optional  drawer attaches  under the printer. A  drawer consists of two parts:  a  tray  and  a  support unit. Your  printer
supports  one  optional  drawer that  holds up  to  550 sheets  of paper.
1.  Unpack the drawer,  and  remove any packing material.
2 .  Place  the drawer in the location you have  chosen  for your...

b.  Click   Dell  Printers .
c .  Click   Dell  Laser Printer 1720 .
2 .  Click   Dell  Local  Printer Settings Utility .
3 .  Select your  Dell Laser Printer  1720.
4 .  Click   OK.
5 .  In the left  column,  click   Paper.
6 .  In the right  column,  go to  the Tray 1 section. Specify what  size and  type of media you loaded into Tray 1.
7 .  In the right  column,  go to  the Tray 2 section. Specify what  size and  type of media you loaded into Tray 2.
8 .  Click   Actions ® Apply  Settings .
9 ....

If  Ask Printer  is unavailable, follow  these steps:
1 .  In the  Available Options  list, click  550-sheet  tray .
2 .  Click   Add.
3 .  Click   OK,  and  then  close  the Printers folder.
Dell Laser Printer 1720dn — Attached to a Network
Setting  the paper size and  type for the printer is done through the Dell Printer  Configuration  Web Tool.
1.  Type  your  network printers IP  address in your  Web browser.
NOTE:  If  you do not know your  printers IP  address,  print  a  network setup  page,...

2.  Open the rear exit.
3 .  Open the side  cover by pressing the two detents  on the front right  side  of the machine and  swinging the cover
back.
4 .  Remove the metal  cover by loosening  the screws,  sliding the cover to  the left, and  pulling  the cover out of the
printer.
5 .  Push open the latches on both  ends of the memory connector.
NOTE:  Memory cards  designed for other printers may not work  with your  printer.
6 .  Unpack the memory card.
Avoid  touching the connection  points along the...

8.  Push the memory card  firmly into the connector  until the latches on both  ends of the connector   snap into place.
It may require some  force  to  fully seat  the card.
9 .  Ensure  that  each  latch  fits over the notch on each  end  of the card.
10 . Close  the side  cover.
11 . Close  the rear exit.
12 . Close  the front cover.
13 . Update your  printer options.
a.  For  Windows XP (default  Start menu):
1.  Click   Start ® Control  Panel .
2 .  Double -click   Printers and Other  Hardware .
3 ....

Specifications
OverviewOperating System  Support
Environmental  SpecificationsPrint Media  Guidelines
Noise Emissions LevelsMedia  Types  and  Sizes
Emulation, Compatibility, and  ConnectivityCables
MIB CompatibilityCertifications
Overview
Environmental Specifications
Noise Emissions Levels
The  following measurements were  made in accordance with ISO 7779 and  reported in conformance with ISO 9296.
 17201720dn
Base memory 16  MB32  MB
Maximum memory 144 MB160 MB
Connectivity
Parallel
USB
Parallel
USB...

Emulation, Compatibility, and Connectivity
MIB Compatibility
A  Management Information  Base (MIB)  is a  database containing  information  about  network devices (such  as adapters,
bridges, routers, or computers).  This information  helps network administrators  manage  the network (analyze
performance, traffic, errors, and  so on). This printer complies with standard  industry  MIB specifications, allowing  the
printer to  be recognized  and  managed by various printer and  network management software...

Microsoft Windows NT  4.0
Microsoft Windows NT  4.0 Server
Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Debian GNU/Linux 3.0, 3.1
Linpus LINUX Desktop  9.2, 9.3
Linspire 4.5, 5.0
Red Flag Linux  Desktop  4.0, 5.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux  WS  3, 4
SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 8, 9
SUSE LINUX Professional  9.2, 9.3, 10.0, 10.1
Mac OS 9 and  Mac OS 10
Print Media Guidelines
Selecting  the right  paper or other media reduces printing problems.  For...

Media Types and Sizes
Cables
Your  printer interconnection cable  must  meet the following requirements:
Certifications
USB -IF
SourceMedia and Size WeightCapacity
1 A6 is  supported only for  grain  long.
2 When printing cardstock  using the manual feeder, open  the rear exit.
Tray 1
Paper
—A4,  A5,  A61,  JIS B5,  Letter, Legal,  Executive,
Folio, Statement
Labels —A4,  A5,  A61,  JIS B5,  Letter, Legal,  Executive,
Folio, Statement
Transparencies —A4,  Letter 16 -24
 lb
(60-
90  g/m
2)
250 sheets  (20...