Dell 2130cn User Guide

							     
17. Turn off the printer, and then turn it on again.   
 
   
When Using the Tool Box (for IPv4 Mode)   
   
1. Click  start ®   All Programs ®   Dell Printers ®   Dell 2130cn Color Laser Printer ®   Tool Box .   
 
The  Select Printer  dialog box opens.  
   
2. Click the name of this printer listed in  Printer Name , and then click  OK .   
 
The  Tool Box  opens.  
   
3. Click the  Printer Maintenance  tab.   
 
     
4. Select  TCP/IP Settings  from the list at the left side of the page.   
 
The  TCP/IP Settings  page is displayed.  
   
5. Select the mode from  IP Address Mode , and then enter the values in IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address.   
 
     
6. Press 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.   
   
Verify the IP Settings  
   
1. Print another printer settings page.   
 
     
2. Look under the  TCP/IP  heading on the printer settings page to ensure that the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway are what you expected.   
 
or  
Ping the printer and verify that it responds. For example, at a command prompt on a network computer, type ping followed by the new IP address (for 
example, 192.168.0.11):  
ping 192.168.0.11  
If the printer is active on the network, you will receive a reply.  
Using the Reset Button   
Your printer is supplied with an electric leakage detector, which prevents electric shock or fire due to electric leakage by automatically cutting circuits inside the 
printer.  
When electric leakage is detected, the  RESET  button is tripped. In this case, press the  RESET  button to turn the printer back on. If the  RESET  button trips 
again after pressing the  RESET  button, contact Dell.  
   
Check whether or not the electric leakage detector is functioning at least once a month by following the steps below:  
   
1. Turn on the printer, and then press the  TEST  button.   
 
l   If the  RESET  button is tripped and the printer is turned off, the electric leakage detector functions correctly. Press the  RESET  button to turn the   NOTE:  When you use  IPv6 Mode  for network printing, you cannot use Tool Box to assign an IP address.  
						

							printer back on.  
 
l   If the  RESET  button is not tripped, contact Dell. Do not continue to use the printer if the electric leakage detector is not functioning.  
 
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 Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool   
   Using the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool   
   Setting Up Your Web Browser   
   Page Display Format   
   Changing the Settings of the Menu Items   
 
One of the features of the   is 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 printer in your area, use the  Printer Information  feature in the  Dell Printer 
Configuration Web Tool . Just type the IP address of each printer on the network to display the asset tag number.  
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 easily copy the printer settings to one or all printers on the network using your Web browser.  
To launch the  Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool , type your printers IP address 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.  
   
When Using the Operator Panel   
   
1. Press  Menu  button.   
 
       NOTE:  This web tool is not available unless the printer is connected to a network using a network cable or the wireless printer adapter.
  NOTE:  When the authentication dialog appears on the screen, type a user name and password for the printers administrator by following the prompts 
displayed in the dialog box. The default user name is  admin , and the default password is left blank (NULL). You can change only the password in the  Set 
Password  page in the  Other Features  menu. The user name cannot be changed. See  Set Password  for more information.  
						

							2. Press   button until  Report/List  appears, and then press    (Set)  button.   
 
     
3. Printer Setting  is displayed. Press    (Set)  button.   
 
The printer settings page is printed.  
   
When Using the Tool Box   
   
1. Click  start ®   All Programs ®   Dell Printers ®   Dell 2130cn Color Laser Printer ®   Tool Box .   
 
The  Select Printer  dialog box opens.  
   
2. Click the name of this printer listed in  Printer Name , and then click  OK .   
 
The  Tool Box  opens.  
   
3. Click the  Printer Maintenance  tab.   
 
     
4. Select  Network Settings  from the list on the left side of the page.   
 
The  Network Settings  page is displayed.  
   
5. Press the  Display  button.   
 
The printer settings page is printed.  
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 one for your printer, see  Assign an IP 
Address .  
Using the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool   
Use the  Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool  for:  
   
Printer Status   
Use the  Printer Status  menu to get immediate feedback on the printer supply status. When a toner cartridge is running low, click the order 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   
Using the  Print Server Settings  menu, you can change the type of printer interface and necessary conditions for communications.  
   
Copy Printer Settings   
Use the  Copy Printer Settings  menu to copy the printer settings to another printer or printers on the network just by typing each printers IP address.  
      NOTE:  When the printer is connected to the local port,  Network Settings  cannot be displayed.
  NOTE:  You must log in as an administrator to use this feature.  
						

							Print Volume   
Use the  Print Volume   option to check the histories of printing, such as paper usage and types of jobs being printed, and limit which users use the color mode 
and the maximum number of pages they can print.  
   
Printer Information   
Use the  Printer Information  menu to get the information on service calls, inventory reports, or the status of current memory and engine code levels.  
   
Tray Settings   
Use the  Tray Settings  menu to get the information about the paper type and size for each tray.  
   
E - Mail Alert   
Use the  E - Mail Alert  menu to receive an e - mail when the printer needs supplies or intervention. Type your name or the key operators 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.  
   
Online Help   
Click  Online Help  to visit the Dell Support website.  
   
Order Supplies at:   
www.dell.com/supplies  
   
Contact Dell Support at:   
support.dell.com  
Setting Up Your Web Browser   
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 for your Web browsers before using the  Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool .  
   
For Internet Explorer   6.0, Internet Explorer 7.0  
   
Setting Up the Display Language   
   
1. Select  Internet Options  from  Tools  on the menu bar.   
 
     
2. Select  Languages  in the  General  tab.   
 
     
3. Specify the display language in order of preference in the  Language  list.   
 
For example:  
l   Italian (Italy) [it]  
   NOTE:  You must log in as an administrator to use this feature.
  NOTE:  The Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool pages may be displayed unreadable if the pages were configured by the language different from your 
web browsers.  
						

							l   Spanish (Traditional Sort) [es]  
 
l   German (Germany) [de]  
 
l   French (France) [fr]  
 
l   English [en]  or  English (United States) [en - us]  
 
l   Danish [da]  
 
l   Dutch [nl]  
 
l   Norwegian [no]  
 
l   Swedish [sv]  
 
   
Setting the Printers IP Address to Non - Proxy   
   
1. Select  Internet Options  from the  Tools  menu.   
 
     
2. Click  LAN Settings  under  Local Area Network (LAN) Settings  in the  Connections  tab.   
 
     
3. Do either of the following:   
 
l   Clear the  Use a proxy sever for your LAN  check box under  Proxy server .  
 
l   Click  Advanced , and then specify the printers IP address in the  Do not use proxy server for addresses beginning with  field under  Exceptions .  
 
After setting the language and proxy, type    (the printers IP address) 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   
   
1. Select  Options  from the  Tools  menu.   
 
     
2. Click  Advanced .   
 
     
3. Click  Choose  in the  General  tab.   
 
     
4. Specify the display language in order of preference in the  Languages in order of preference  list.   
 
For example:  
l   English [en]  or  English/United States [en - us]  
 
l   Italian [it]  
 
l   Spanish [es]  
 
l   German [de]  
 
l   French [fr]  
 
l   Dutch [nl]  
 
l   Norwegian [no]  
 
l   Swedish [sv]  
 
l   Danish [da]  
 
   
Setting the Printers IP Address to Non - Proxy   
   
1. Select  Options  from the  Tools  menu.   
 
     
2. Click  Advanced  tab.   
 
     
3. Click  Network  on the  Options  dialog box.   
 
     
4. Click  Connection ®   Settings .   
 
     
5. Do one of the following:   
   
						

							 
l   Select the  Direct connection to the Internet  check box.  
 
l   Select the  Auto - detect proxy settings for this network  check box.  
 
l   Select the  Manual proxy configuration  check box, and then enter the printers IP address in the  No Proxy for  edit box.   
 
l   Select the  Automatic proxy configuration URL  check box.  
 
After setting the language and proxy, type    (the printers IP address) in the URL entry field of the browser to activate the  Dell 
Printer Configuration Web Tool .  
Page Display Format   
The layout of the page is divided into three sections mentioned below:   
   
Top Frame  
The Top Frame is located at the top of all pages. When  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.  
   
Left Frame  
The Left Frame is located at the left side of all pages. The menu titles displayed in the Left Frame are linked to corresponding menus and pages. You can go to 
the corresponding page by clicking their characters.  
The following menus are displayed in the Left Frame.  
   
Right Frame  
The Right Frame is located at the right side of all pages. The contents of the Right Frame correspond to the menu that you select in the Left Frame. For details 
on the items displayed in the Right Frame, see  Details of the Menu Items .  
   
Buttons in the Right Frame   Dell 2130cn Color 
Laser   Displays the printers product name.  
IP Address   Displays the printers IP address.  
Location   Displays the printers location. The location can be changed in  Basic Information  on the  Print Server Settings  page.  
Contact Person   Displays the name of the printers administrator. The name can be changed in the  Basic Information  on the  Print Server Settings  
page.  
Printer Bitmap   Shows the bitmap image of the printer. The  Printer Status  menu appears in the Right Frame when you click the image.  
Printer Status   Links to the  Printer Status  menu.  
Printer Jobs   Links to the  Printer Jobs  menu.  
Printer Settings   Links to the  Printer Settings Report  menu.  
Print Server Settings   Links to the  Print Server Reports  menu.  
Copy Printer Settings   Links to the  Copy Printer Settings  menu.  
Print Volume   Links to the  Print Volume  menu.  
Printer Information   Links to the  Printer Status  menu.  
Tray Settings   Links to the  Tray Settings  menu.  
E - Mail Alert   Links to the  Print Server Settings  menu.  
Set Password   Links to the  Other Features  menu.  
Online Help   Links to the Dell Support website.   
Order Supplies at:   Links to the Dell web page.  
Contact Dell Support at:   Links to the Dell support page web address:  support.dell.com/  
Refresh Button   Receives the current printer configuration and updates the latest information in the Right Frame.  
Apply New Settings 
Button   Submits new settings made on the  Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool  to the printer. The old printer settings will be replaced by 
the new settings.  
Restore Settings Button   Restores the old settings from before changes made. New settings will not be submitted to the printer.    
						

							Changing the Settings of the Menu Items   
Some menus allow you to change the printer settings through the  Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool . When you are accessing these menus, the 
authentication dialog appears on the screen. Type a user name and password for the printers administrator by following the prompts displayed in the dialog 
box.  
The default user name is  admin , and the default password is left blank (NULL). You can change only the password in the  Set Password  page in the  Other 
Features  menu. The user name cannot be changed. See  Set Password  for more information.  
   
Details of the Menu Items  
 Printer Status     Printer Status   
 Printer Events   
 Printer Information   
 Printer Jobs     Job List   
 Completed Jobs   
 Printer Settings     Printer Settings Report     Menu Settings   
 Reports   
Printer Settings    System Settings   
 USB Settings   
 PCL Settings   
 Secure Settings   
 Printer Maintenance     Paper Density   
 Adjust BTR   
 Adjust Fuser   
 Auto Registration Adjustment   
 Color Registration Adjustments   
 Clean Developer   
 Adjust Altitude   
 Reset Defaults   
 Storage * 1  
 Non - Dell Toner   
 Initialize PrintMeter   
 Web Link Customization   
 Print Server Settings     Print Server Reports     Print Server Setup Page   
 NetWare Setup Page * 2  
 E - Mail Alert Setup Page   
 Print Server Settings     Basic Information   
 Port Settings   
 Wireless LAN * 3  
 TCP/IP   
 NetWare * 2  
 E - Mail Alert   
 SNMP * 2  
 Other Features     Set Password   
 SSL/TLS * 2  
 IPsec   
 802.1x * 4  
 Reset Print Server   
 Copy Printer Settings     Copy Printer Settings   
 Copy Printer Settings Report   
 Print Volume     Print Volume   
 Dell ColorTrack   
 Tray Settings   
* 1
 This item is only available when the RAM disk is set to on.  
* 2
 An optional network protocol adapter is required to display the item.  
* 3
 This item is only available when the optional wireless printer adapter is installed.  
   
						

							   
Printer Status  
Use the  Printer Status  menu to check the status of consumables, hardware, and specifications of the printer.  
The following pages are displayed in the  Printer Status  menu.  
   
Printer Status   
Purpose:  
To check the status of the consumables and trays.  
Values:  
   
Printer Events   
Purpose:  
When faults occur, such as  Out of Paper  or  Front Cover is Open , the details of all alerts or indications of faults are displayed in the  Printer Events  page.  
Values:  
   
Printer Information   
Purpose:  
To verify the printer details such as the hardware configuration and software version. This page can also be displayed by clicking  Printer Information  in the 
Left Frame.  
Values:  
    * 4
 This item is only available when an optional network protocol adapter is installed and the optional wireless printer adapter is not installed.  
Cyan Cartridge Level  
Magenta Cartridge Level  
Yellow Cartridge Level  
Black Cartridge Level   Displays the percent of toner remaining in each toner cartridge. When a cartridge is empty, a message appears. The text 
Call or Order   is linked to the Dell Printer Supplies website.  
Paper 
Trays   Status   OK   Indicates that there is some paper in the tray but the quantity is unknown.  
Add 
Paper   Indicates that there is no paper in the tray.  
Capacity   Displays the maximum capacity of the paper tray.  
Size   Displays the size of paper in the tray.  
Output 
Tray   Status   OK   Indicates that the tray is available.  
Full   Indicates that the tray is not available.  
Capacity   Displays the maximum capacity of the paper tray.  
Cover   Status   Closed   Indicates that the cover is closed.  
Open   Indicates that the cover is open.  
Printer Type   Displays the type of the printer.  Color Laser  is displayed normally.  
Printing Speed   Displays the printers printing speed.  
Location   Displays the location where the error occurred.  
Details   Displays the details of the error.  
Dell Service Tag Number   Displays Dells service tag number.  
Asset Tag Number   Displays the printers asset tag number.  
Printer Serial Number   Displays the printers serial number.  
Memory Capacity   Displays the memory capacity.  
Processor Speed   Displays the processing speed.  
Printer Revision Levels   Firmware Version   Displays the revision date (revision level).  
Network Firmware Version   Displays the revision date (revision level).    
						

							   
Printer Jobs  
The  Printer Jobs  menu contains information on the  Job List  and  Completed Jobs  pages. These pages show the details of the status regarding each protocol 
or the print jobs.  
   
Job List   
Purpose:  
To confirm the print jobs that are being processed. Click the  Refresh  button to update the screen.  
Values:  
   
Completed Jobs   
Purpose:  
To check the completed jobs. Up to the last 20 jobs are displayed. Click the  Refresh  button to update the screen.  
Values:  
   
Printer Settings  
Use the  Printer Settings  menu to display the Printer Settings Report and to configure the printer settings.  
The following tabbed pages are displayed at the top of the Right Frame.  
   
Printer Settings Report   
The  Printer Settings Report  tab includes the  Menu Settings  and  Reports  pages.  
   
Menu Settings  
Purpose:  
To display the current settings of the operator panel menus.   
Values:  ID   Displays the job ID.  
Job Name   Displays the file name of the job being printed.  
Owner   Displays the job owners name.  
Host Name   Displays the name of the host computer.  
Job Status   Displays the status of the job being printed.  
Host I/F   Displays the status of the host interface.  
Job Submitted Time   Displays the date the print job was submitted.  
ID   Displays the job ID.  
Job Name   Displays the file name of the job.  
Owner   Displays the job owners name.  
Host Name   Displays the name of the host computer.  
Output Result   Displays the status of the job.  
Impression Number   Displays the jobs total number of pages.  
No. of Sheets   Displays the jobs total number of sheets.  
Host I/F   Displays the status of the host interface.  
Job Submitted Time   Displays the date the job was submitted.  
Power Saver Timer 
Mode 1   Displays the time for transition to Power Saver Mode 1.  
Power Saver Timer 
Mode 2   Displays the time for transition to Power Saver Mode 2.  
Control Panel Tone   Displays whether to emit the tone when the operator panel input is correct.  Off  indicates that the tone is 
disabled.