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4Select the printer you want to assign an MAC address to. The printer’s MAC address can 
be found on the Configuration page for the printer.
5When you finish setting the IP address for the printer, exit the program.
Installing Dell Software for Network Printing
When you connect your printer to the network, you must first configure the TCP/IP settings 
for the printer. After assigning and verifying the TCP/IP settings, you are ready to install the 
Dell software on each network printer.
You can install the Dell software on the network computers locally or remotely.
 NOTE: You need administrative access to install printer drivers on the network computers.
1
Ensure that the printer is connected to your network and powered on. All applications 
should be closed on your computer before beginning installation. For details about 
connecting on the network, see Minimum Requirements
.
2Insert the Installing Software in Microsoft® Windows® Operating System CD. 
 NOTE: For Windows Vista/Windows 7/Server 2008 R2, click Continue when the User Account 
Control screen appears.
 
NOTE: If user has disabled auto continue, then please open setup.exe from CD root folder.
3
Select Network Installation.
If necessary, select a language by pressing the 
Language button on the main screen.
 
						

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4If you want to install the drivers on this computer for network operation, select Local 
Installation
, and then click Next.
If you want to install the Dell software on remote computers or network servers on the 
same network, select 
Remote Installation. The domain administrator’s ID and password 
are required. Select the client computer(s) in the same domain on a network and then 
click 
Next.
 NOTE: Both server computer and client computer should be one of the following OS: 
Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008,Windows Vista, 
Windows 7, and Server 2008 R2.
 
NOTE: The server computer should be able to resolve the client computer name into an IP 
address.
5
The list of printers available on the network appears. Select the printer that you want to 
install from the list and then click 
Next.
 
						

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If you do not see your printer in the list, click Refresh to refresh the list or click Add 
Printer
 to add your printer to the network. To add the printer to the network, enter the 
port name and an existing IP address for the printer. 
If you want to install the printer on a server, select the 
I am setting up this printer on a 
server
 check box. 
6The screen displays the printer drivers installed on your computer.
You can change the printer name, set the printer to be shared on the network, and set the 
printer as the default printer. Click 
Next.
 
						

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7Select Custom Installation. Click Next.
If you select 
Typical Installation, go to step 9.
8Select the components to be installed, and you can also change the destination folder. 
Click 
Next.
9When the printer installation is complete, you may print a test page. Click Finis h to 
complete the installation and close the wizard. You are now ready to print.
 
						

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 NOTE: For information about installing the wireless network interface card and configuring the 
network parameters, refer to Wireless Network Quick Install Guide.
 
						

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Uninstalling Software
You should remove the printer drivers if you are upgrading the software or if your driver 
installation fails. You can remove the software using the Installing Software in Microsoft® 
Windows® Operating System CD or the Windows uninstall option.
 NOTE: Close all programs before uninstalling software, and then restart your computer after 
uninstalling the software.
1
From the Start menu, select Programs  Dell Printers   Dell 2355dn Laser MFP   
Dell MFP Software Uninstall
. 
2Select the software you want to remove. Click Next.
The selected driver and all of its components are removed from your computer.
3After the software is removed, click Finish.
 
						

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Using the Dell Toner Management System
The Printer Status Monitor displays the status of the printer that is connected to the local 
network. Printer Ready, Printer Offline, Error-Check Printer, and the toner level or Toner Low 
alerts will for your printer.
Printer Status Monitor
The Printer Status Monitor screen launches when you send a print job to the printer. This 
only appears on the computer screen. Depending on the remaining toner level, the launched 
Printer Status Monitor screen is different.
 NOTE: Help me on Printer Status Monitor window will show you the printer troubleshooting guide. 
Click Help me to show animation details about the error condition.
Or
From the 
Start menu, select Programs   Dell Printers   Dell 2355dn Laser MFP   
Printer Status Monitor
.
Shows the toner level for your printer.
Click to order replacement toner cartridges 
online. See Minimum Requirements.
 
						

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Printer Settings Utility
By using the Printer Settings Utility window, you can set up fax system data options, and 
create and edit Phonebook entries from your computer. 
When you install the software, the 
Printer Settings Utility is automatically installed. 
For information about installing the software, see Installing Software in Microsoft® 
Wind ows ® Opera ting Syste m.
To open the Printer Settings Utility:
1From the Start menu, select Programs   Dell Printers   Dell 2355dn Laser MFP   
Printer Settings Utility
. 
The 
Printer Settings Utility window opens.
2The Printer Settings Utility window provides several features; Directory (Phonebook, 
Address Book), Fax Setting, and Setting.
For further details, click the
  button.
To use the default settings, click the
 Printer Default button.
To exit, click the
 Exit button at the bottom of the window.
 
						

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The Directory Section
Click the Phonebook or Address Book section and the Setting button to create and edit 
Phonebook or Emailbook entries.
Retrieve the Phonebook 
entries from the printer 
to the Printer Settings 
Utility.
Downloads the 
Phonebook entries from 
the Printer Settings 
Utility to the printer.Phonebook entries
Deletes a selected 
Phonebook entry.
Allows you to edit a
selected Phonebook
entry.
Modify a selected 
Phonebook entry.
 
						

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The Fax Setting Section
Click each item under Fax Setting to setup the fax configuration. The printer setup contains 
the printer ID and printer fax number. You can select 
Printer Setup, Toll Save, and Default 
Output Options
.
.
The Setting Section
Click the Setting section and select the power save from the drop-down list.
You can select 
Po w e r  S a v e, To n e r  S a v e, and Emulation Type.
The Layout Section
Click the Layout section and select the orientation from the drop-down list.
You can select 
Orientation, Duplex, and Duplex Margin.
The Paper Option Section
Click the Pa p e r  O p t i o n  section and select the basic paper handling specifications from the 
drop-down list. 
You can select 
Copies, Pa p e r  S i z e, Paper Type, Pa p e r  S o u r c e, and Tr a y  L i n k i n g.
The Graphic Section
Click the Graphic section and select the degree of darkness from the drop-down list.
You can select 
Darkness.
The Emulation Section
Click the Emulation section and select the emulation from the drop-down list. Also you can 
add additional fonts.
Enter your fax number.
Enter your printer ID.
Click to send this cover page to the printer.