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 intervention. 
 
						

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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 settings to one or all printers on the 
network using your web browser.
To launch the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool, enter the IP address of 
your printer in your web browser.
If you do not know the IP address of your printer, print the printer settings report 
or display the TCP/IP Settings page, which lists the IP address.
When Using the Operator Panel
1Press the  (Menu) button.
2Ensure that Report/List is displayed, and then press the (Set) button.
3Ensure that Printer Setting is displayed, and then press the  (Set) 
button.
The printer settings report is printed.
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.
When Using the Tool Box
 NOTE: 
1
Click Star t All Programs Dell Printers Dell 2150 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 
this printer listed in Printer Names, and then click OK.
The Tool Box opens.
2Ensure that the Printer Settings Report tab is open.
3Select TCP/IP Settings from the list at the left side of the page.
The 
TCP/IP Settings page appears.
 
						

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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
• Order Supplies at:
• Contact Dell Support at:
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 a new 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 the printer settings and to view the 
settings in the operator panel remotely.
 
						

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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 paper 
usage, the types of jobs being printed, limit to which users can use the color 
mode, and the maximum number of pages they can print.
Printer Information
Use the Printer Information menu to get information on service calls, 
inventory reports, or the status of current memory and engine code levels.
Tray Settings
Use the Tr a y  S e t t i n g s menu to get information about the paper type and size for 
each tray.
E-Mail Alert
Use the E-Mail Alert menu to receive e-mail when the printer needs supplies or 
intervention. To be notified, type your name or the name of the key operator in 
the e-mail list box. 
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 that you have selected.
 NOTE: You must log in as an administrator to use this feature.
 
						

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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 Configuration Web Tool pages may be displayed 
unreadable if the pages were configured by the language different from the 
language of your web browser.
Setting Up From Web Browser
It is recommended that you configure both the environment settings of your web 
browser and the operator panel before using the Dell Printer Configuration 
We b  To o l.
For Internet Explorer® 6.0, Internet Explorer 7.0, Internet Explorer 8.0
Setting Up the Display Language
1Select Internet Options from Tools on the menu bar.
2Select Languages in the General tab.
3Specify the display language in order of preference in the Language list.
For example:
•
Italian (Italy) [it-IT]
•
Spanish (Traditional Sort) [es-ES tradnl]
 
						

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•German (Germany) [de-DE]
•
French (France) [fr-FR]
•
English (United States) [en-US]
•
Danish [da-DK]
•Dutch (Netherlands) [nl-NL]
•
Norwegian (Bokmal) [no]
•
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
.
• Click 
Advanced, and then specify the IP address of the printer in the Do 
not use proxy server for addresses beginning with 
field under 
Exceptions.
After setting the language and proxy, type  
(the IP address of the printer) 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
1Select Options from the Tools menu.
2Click Advanced.
3If you are using Firefox 2.0, click Choose in the General tab. If you are 
using Firefox 3.0, click 
Choose in the Content tab.
4Specify the display language in order of preference in the Languages in 
order of preference
 list.enu.
For example:
•
English [en] or English/United States [en-us]
 
						

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•Italian [it]
•
Spanish [es]
•
German [de]
•
French [fr]
•
Dutch [nl]
•
Norwegian [no]
•
Swedish [sv]
•
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 check box.
• Select the 
Manual proxy configuration check box, and then enter the 
IP address of the printer in the 
No Proxy for edit box. 
• Select the 
Automatic proxy configuration URL check box.
If you are using Firefox 3.0, do one of the following:
• Select the 
No Proxy check box, if you do not want to use a proxy.
• Select the 
Auto-detect proxy settings for this network check box.
• Select the 
Manual proxy configuration check box, and then enter a 
hostname and a port number if you have a list of one or more proxy 
servers. If you have an IP address that does not use a proxy, enter the IP 
address of the printer in the 
No Proxy for edit box. 
• Select the 
Automatic proxy configuration URL check box.
After setting the language and proxy, type  
(the IP address of the printer) in the URL entry field of the browser to activate 
the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool.
 
						

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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 frame is located at the top of all pages. When the 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.