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Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool161 13 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 ™ 2155cdn Multifunction 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.
162Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool 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 system settings report or display the TCP/IP Settings page, which lists the IP address. When Using the Operator Panel 1Press the (Menu) button. 2Press button until System Setup is highlighted, and then press the (Set) button. 3Ensure that Report/List is highlighted, and then press the (Set) button. 4Ensure that System Settings is highlighted, and then press the (Set) button. The system 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 2155 Multifunction 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.
Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool163 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. 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 • Address Book • 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.
164Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool 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. 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. Address Book Use the Address Book menu to view or edit the e-mail address, server address, and fax number entries in the Address Book, or to register new entries. NOTE: You must log in as an administrator to use this feature. 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.
Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool165 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 E-mail Alert also when using the Scan to E-mail feature. 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. 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 0 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.
166Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool For Internet Explorer® 6.0, Internet Explorer 7.0, Internet Explorer 8.0 Setting Up the Display Language 1Select Internet Options from To o l s on the menu bar. 2Select Languages in the General tab. 3Specify the display language in order of preference in the Language list. Fo r e x a m p l e : •Italian (Italy) [it-IT] • Spanish (Traditional Sort) [es-ES tradnl] • 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.
Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool167 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] • 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.
168Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool 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. 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.