Dell 2150cdn User Guide

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Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool
Overview
 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: The images used and procedures described in this manual are those of 
Dell
™ 2150cn Color Printer.
One of the features of the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool is E-Mail 
Alert Setup, which sends e-mail to you or the key operator when the printer 
needs supplies or...

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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. 
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...

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If the IP address shows 0.0.0.0 (the factory default), an IP address has not 
been assigned. To assign one for your printer, see 
Assigning an IP Address.
Using the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool
The Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool consists of the following menus:
• Printer Status
• Printer Jobs
• Printer Settings
• Print Server Settings
• Copy Printer Settings
•Print Volume
• Printer Information
• Tray Settings
• E-Mail Alert
• Set Password
• Online Help
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Print Server Settings
Use the Print Server Settings menu to change the type of printer interface and 
the 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 by typing the IP address of each printer.
 NOTE: You must log in as an administrator to use this feature.
Print Volume
Use the Print Volume menu to check the history of printing, such as...

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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 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...

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•German (Germany) [de-DE]
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French (France) [fr-FR]
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English (United States) [en-US]
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Danish [da-DK]
•Dutch (Netherlands) [nl-NL]
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Norwegian (Bokmal) [no]
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Swedish [sv-SE]
Setting the IP Address of the Printer to Non-Proxy
1Select Internet Options from the To o l s menu.
2Click LAN Settings under Local Area Network (LAN) Settings in the 
Connections tab.
3Do either of the following:
• Clear the 
Use a proxy server for your LAN check box under Proxy 
server
.
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•Italian [it]
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Spanish [es]
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German [de]
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French [fr]
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Dutch [nl]
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Norwegian [no]
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Swedish [sv]
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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.
5If you are using Firefox 2.0, do one of the following:
• Select the 
Direct connection to the Internet check box.
• Select the 
Auto-detect proxy settings for this network...

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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. Confirm the operator 
panel setting if you cannot launch the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool. 
For more information, see Understanding the Printer Menus.

Page Display Format
The layout of the page is divided into three sections listed below: 
•Top Frame
• Left Frame
• Right Frame
Top Frame
The top...