Dell 1720 User Guide
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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 fuse blow? Has a power outage occurred in your area? Is a toner cartridge installed in your printer? Is the printer cover closed properly ? Try turning your printer off and back on again. If your printer is still not operating properly, call for service. If you are able to print, press and release the Continue button to print a menu settings page, which lists the printer model type and other information the service representative may need to know. For more information, contact Dell at support.dell.com .
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 printer. NOTE: If you have optional memory to install, leave clearance on the right side of the printer. 3 . Align the holes in the printer with the positioning posts on the drawer, and lower the printer into place. Configuring the Paper Trays Dell™ Laser Printer 1720/1720dn — Attached Locally to a Computer 1. Click Start ® Programs or All Programs ® Dell Printers ® Dell Laser Printer 1720 . For Windows Vista (default Start menu): a. Click ® Programs . CAUTION: If you are installing a drawer after setting up the printer, turn off the printer, and unplug the power cable before continuing. NOTE: You must first install the software for your printer before configuring the paper trays. For more information, see Setting up for Local Printing or Setting up for Network Printing.
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 . Close the utility. NOTE: If you change the size or type of media loaded in either tray, use the Local Printer Settings Utility to reconfigure the tray. 10 . Update your printer options. Operating System Instructions Windows ® XP (default Start menu) a . Click Start ® Control Panel . b . Double -click Printers and Other Hardware . c . Double -click Printers and Faxes . d . Right-click the Dell Laser Printer 1720 icon. e . Click Properties . f . Click Install Options . g . Click Ask Printer . h . Click OK. i . Click OK, and then close the Printers folder. Windows XP (Classic Start menu) a. Click Start ® Settings ® Printers and Faxes . b . Right-click the Dell Laser Printer 1720 icon. c . Click Properties . d . Click Install Options . e . Click Ask Printer . f . Click OK. g . Click OK, and then close the Printers folder. Windows Vista (Classic Start menu) Windows 2000 a . Click Start ® Settings ® Printers . b . Right-click the Dell Laser Printer 1720 icon. c . Click Properties . d . Click Install Options . e . Click Ask Printer . f . Click OK. g . Click OK, and then close the Printers folder. Windows NT 4.0 a. Click Start ® Settings ® Printers . b . Right-click the Dell Laser Printer 1720 icon. c . Click Properties ® Features or Update . d . Click OK. e . Click OK, and then close the Printers folder. Windows Vista (default Start menu) a. Click ® Control Panel . b . Click Hardware and Sound . c . Click Printers . d . Right-click the Dell Laser Printer 1720 icon. e . Click Properties . f . Click Install Options . g . Click Ask Printer .
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, which lists the IP address. 2 . When the Printer Status page opens, select Printer Settings in the left column. 3 . From the Printer Settings page, select Paper Menu. 4 . Select PAPER SIZE . 5 . Select the paper size you have in each tray. 6 . Click Submit . 7 . Select Printer Settings in the left column. 8 . From the Printer Settings page, select Paper Menu. 9 . Select PAPER TYPE . 10 . Select the paper type you have in each tray. 11 . Click Submit . Installing an Optional Memory Card The system board has one connector for an optional memory card. The printer can support up to 128 MB (for a total of 160 MB for a network printer and 144 MB for a non-network printer.) The printer memory can only be upgraded using 32 MB, 64 MB, or 128 MB memory cards. 1 . Open the front cover by pressing the button on the left side of the printer and lowering the cover. h. Click OK. i . Click OK, and then close the Printers folder. NOTE: Configuring paper trays through the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool is only available on the Dell Laser Printer 1720dn. CAUTION: If you are installing a memory card after setting up the printer, turn off the printer, and unplug the power cable before continuing.
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 edge of the card. 7 . Align the notches on the bottom of the card with the notches on the connector. NOTICE: Memory cards are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch a grounded metal surface before you touch a memory card.
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 . Double -click Printers and Faxes . For Windows XP (Classic Start menu): Click Start® Settings ® Printers and Faxes . For Windows Vista (Classic Start menu) and all other Windows versions: Click Start® Settings ® Printers . For Windows Vista (default Start menu): 1. Click ® Control Panel . 2 . Click Hardware and Sound . 3 . Click Printers . b . Right-click the Dell Laser Printer 1720 icon, and then select Properties. c . Click the Install Options tab. d . Increase the amount of memory in the Printer Memory (MB) box. e . Click OK.
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 10/100BaseTx Ethernet Ships with print cartridge yield at approximately 5% coverage 1,500 pages3,000 pages Duty cycle (average) 500 pages/month500 pages/month Duty cycle (maximum) 25,000 pages/month25,000 pages/month Printer life 120,000 pages120,000 pages ConditionTemperature Relative humidity (non- condensing) Altitude Operation 16 to 32°C (60 to 90°F) 8 to 80% 0 to 2,500 M (8,200 feet) Storage 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) 8 to 80% Shipping -20 to 40°C (- 4 to 104°F) 8 to 95% 0.25 atmospheric pressure (equivalent to 10,300 M; 34,000 feet) Operating Mode Bystander Emission Sound Pressure Level Limit Declared Sound Power Level Limit (LWAd) Printing 50 dBA 6.5 Bels
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 systems, such as Dell OpenManage™, IT Assistant, Hewlett-Packard OpenView, CA Unicenter, Hewlett-Packard Web JetAdmin, Lexmark MarkVision Professional, and so on. Operating System Support Your printer supports: Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Idle26 dBA Inaudible 1 PostScript support limited to Macintosh only. Emulations Dell Laser Printer 1720 PostScript 31 HBP Dell Laser Printer 1720dn PostScript 3 HBP Compatibility Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows Server 2003 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 Connectivity Parallel USB 10/100BaseTx Ethernet (1720dn only)
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 best print quality, try a sample of the paper or specialty media you are considering before buying large quantities. Use 20 lb (70 g/m2) xerographic paper. Use transparencies designed for laser printers. Use paper labels designed for laser printers. Use envelopes made from 24 lb (90 g/m2) bond paper. To reduce paper jams, do not use envelopes that: Have excessive curl. Are stuck together. Contain windows, holes, perforations, cutouts, or embossing. Use metal clasps, string ties, or metal folding bars. Have postage stamps attached. Have any exposed adhesive when the flap is in the sealed position. Use card stock with a maximum weight of 163 g/m2 and a minimum size of 3x5 in. (76.2x127 mm). Use Letter or A4 only if you are using the automatic duplexing unit. CAUTION:
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 lb paper) 50 paper labels 50 transparencies 550-Sheet Tray 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 lb paper) 50 paper labels 50 transparencies Manual Feeder 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 Envelopes—Monarch (7 3/4), 9, Com -10, C5, B5, DL Cardstock2 Mimimum Paper Size: 3x5 in. (76x127 mm) Maximum Paper Size: 8.5x14 in. (216x356 mm) 16 -43 lb (60- 163 g/m 2) 1 sheet (all media types) Connection Cable certification USB USB 2.0 Parallel IEEE-1284 10/100BaseT Ethernet CAT-5E