DELL 7130cdn User Manual

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Options
The following options are available for the Dell 7130cdn printer:
•500-Sheet Feeder: Provides Tray 3 for extra paper input capacity.
•1500-Sheet Feeder: Provides Tray 3, 4, and 5 for extra input capacity. 
•Productivity kit: Includes an internal hard drive and supports disk collation. Use to enable 
printing features:
• Personal Print Jobs
• Personal Saved Print Jobs
• Secure Print Jobs
• Proof Print Jobs
• Saved Print Jobs
• Print With Jobs
•Stand: Provides storage space for supplies. Has casters and extensions to place the printer 
and control panel at a convenient height.
For more information on options, go to www.dell.com/supplies.
 
						

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Control Panel
This section includes:
•Control Panel Layout on page 12
•Information Pages on page 13
Control Panel Layout
1.Indicator Light
Blinks when the printer is receiving and 
printing a job.
2.Graphic display
Indicates status messages and menus.
3.Cancel button
Cancels the current printing job.
4.Back button
Returns to the previous menu item.5.Up Arrow button
Scrolls upward through the menus.
6.Down Arrow button
Scrolls downward through the menus.
7.OK button
Selects the current setting.
8.Help (?) button
Displays a help message with information 
about the printer, such as printer status, error 
messages, and maintenance information.
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Information Pages
Your printer has a set of printable information pages. The information pages provide reference 
information about your printer and its current configuration.
To print an information page:
1. On the control panel, press the Down Arrow button to select Information > Information 
Pages.
2. Select the information page and press the OK button.
Note:Information pages can also be printed from the Embedded Web Server (EWS).
Menu Map
The Menu Map information page shows you how to navigate to each of the printer’s functions. It 
is useful for getting to know the capabilities and setting names of your printer.
Configuration Page
The Configuration Page lists information about the current configuration of your printer, and is 
useful for network analysis and general troubleshooting.
 
						

							
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More Information
The following links provide more informati
on about your printer and its capabilities.
InformationSource
Installation Guide Packaged with printer
Quick Use Guide Packaged with printer
User Guide (PDF) Pac kaged with printer
Software and Documentation CD
Product Information Guide Packaged with printer Software and Documentation CD
Video Tutorials www.support.dell.com
Online Diagnostics www.fixyourprinter.com/printerdiagnostics
Technical Support www.support.dell.com
Information about menus or error messages Control panel  Help button
Information pages Print from the control panel
System Administrator Guide www.support.dell.com
 
						

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Network Basics
This chapter includes:
•Overview of Network Setup and Configuration on page 16
•Choosing a Connection Method on page 17
•Configuring the Network Address on page 19
•Printer Management Software on page 23
•Available Printer Drivers on page 24
•Windows 2000 or Later on page 25
•Macintosh OS X, Version 10.3 and Higher on page 31
•UNIX (Linux) on page 34
•IPv6 on page 36
This chapter provides basic information about setting up and connecting to your printer.
Note:For information about setting up and connecting to your printer on an IPv6 network, 
see IPv6 on page 36.
 
						

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Overview of Network Setup and 
Configuration
To set up and configure the network:
1. Connect the printer to the network using the recommended hardware and cables.
2. Turn on the printer and the computer.
3. Print the Configuration page and keep it for referencing network settings. 
4. Install the driver software on the computer from the Software and Documentation CD. For 
information on driver installation, see the section in this chapter for the specific operating 
system you are using.
5. Configure the printer’s TCP/IP address, which is required to identify the printer on the 
network. 
• Windows operating systems: Run the Installer on the Software and Documentation CD to 
automatically set the printer’s IP address if the printer is connected to an established 
TCP/IP network. You can also manually set the printer’s IP address on the control panel.
• Macintosh systems: Manually set the printer’s TCP/IP address on the control panel.
6. Print a Configuration page to verify the new settings.
Note:If the Software and Documentation CD is not available, you can download the latest 
driver from www.support.dell.com.
 
						

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Choosing a Connection Method
Connect the printer via Ethernet or USB. A USB connection is a direct connection and is not used 
for networking. An Ethernet connection is used for networking. Hardware and cabling 
requirements vary for the different connection methods. Cabling and hardware are generally not 
included with your printer and must be purchased separately. This section includes:
•Connecting via Ethernet (Recommended) on page 17
•Connecting via USB on page 18
Connecting via Ethernet (Recommended)
Ethernet can be used for one or more computers. It supports many printers and systems on an 
Ethernet network. An Ethernet connection is recommended because it is faster than a USB 
connection. It also allows you direct access to the Embedded Web Server (EWS), which enables 
you to manage, configure, and monitor network printers from your computer.
Network Connection
Depending on your particular setup, the following hardware and cabling is required for Ethernet.
• If you are connecting to one computer, an Ethernet RJ-45 crossover cable is required. 
• If you are connecting to one or more computers with an Ethernet hub, or cable or DSL router, 
two or more twisted-pair (category 5/RJ-45) cables are required. (One cable for each device.)
If you are connecting to one or more computers with a hub, connect the computer to the hub with 
one cable, and then connect the printer to the hub with the second cable. Connect to any port on 
the hub except the uplink port.
See also: 
Configuring the Network Address on page 19
Available Printer Drivers on page 24
 
						

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Connecting via USB
If you are connecting to one computer, a USB connection offers fast data speeds. However, a 
USB connection is not as fast as an Ethernet connection. To use USB, PC users must have 
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 or newer. Macintosh users must use Mac OS X, version 10.3 and 
higher.
USB Connection
A USB connection requires a standard A/B USB cable. This cable is not included with your 
printer and must be purchased separately. Verify that you are using the correct USB (1.x or 2.0) 
cable for your connection.
1. Connect one end of the USB cable to the printer and turn it on.
2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the computer.
See also: 
Available Printer Drivers on page 24
 
						

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Configuring the Network Address
This section includes:
•TCP/IP and IP Addresses on page 19
•Automatically Setting the Printer’s IP Address on page 20
•Dynamic Methods of Setting the Printer’s IP Address on page 20
•Manually Setting the Printer’s IP Address on page 21
TCP/IP and IP Addresses
If your computer is on a large network, contact your network administrator for the appropriate 
TCP/IP addresses and additional configuration information. 
If you are creating your own small Local Area Network or connecting the printer directly to your 
computer using Ethernet, follow the procedure for automatically setting the printer’s Internet 
Protocol (IP) address. 
PCs and printers primarily use TCP/IP protocols to communicate over an Ethernet network. With 
TCP/IP protocols, each printer and computer must have a unique IP address. It is important that 
the addresses are similar, but not the same; only the last digit needs to be different. For example, 
your printer can have the address 192.168.1.2 while your computer has the address 192.168.1.3. 
Another device can have the address 192.168.1.4.
Generally, Macintosh computers use either TCP/IP or the EtherTalk protocol to talk to a 
networked printer. For Mac OS X systems, TCP/IP is preferred. Unlike TCP/IP, however, 
EtherTalk does not require printers or computers to have IP addresses.
Many networks have a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. A DHCP server 
automatically programs an IP address into every PC and printer on the network that is configured 
to use DHCP. A DHCP server is built into most cable and DSL routers. If you use a cable or DSL 
router, see your router’s documentation for information on IP addressing.
See also: 
IPv6 on page 36
 
						

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Automatically Setting the Printer’s IP Address
If the printer is connected to a small established TCP/IP network without a DHCP server, use the 
installer on the Software and Documentation CD to detect or assign an IP address to your printer. 
For further instructions, insert the Software and Documentation CD into your computer’s CD 
drive. After the Dell Installer launches, follow the prompts for installation. 
Note:For the automatic installer to function, the printer must be connected to an established 
TCP/IP network.
Dynamic Methods of Setting the Printer’s IP Address
There are two protocols available for dynamically setting the printer’s IP address: 
• DHCP (enabled by default on all Dell printers)
•AutoIP
You can turn on/off both protocols using the control panel, or use the Embedded Web Server to 
turn on/off DHCP.
Note:You can view the printer’s IP address at any time. On the control panel, select 
Information, press the OK button, select Printer Identification, then press the OK button.
Using the Control Panel
To turn on/off either the DHCP or AutoIP protocol:
1. On the control panel, select Printer Setup > Connection Setup > Network Setup > 
TCP/IPv4 Setup, then press the OK button.
2. Select DHCP/BOOTP or AutoIP.
3. Press the OK button to turn the selection On or Off.
Using the Embedded Web Server
To turn on/off the DHCP protocol:
1. Launch your Web browser.
2. Enter the printer’s IP address in the browser’s Address field.
3. Select Properties.
4. Select the Protocols folder on the left navigation panel.
5. Select TCP/IP.
6. Click the TCP/IP (v4) button.
7. In the BOOTP/DHCP Settings section, set the BOOTP/DHCP option to On or Off.
8. In the TCP/IP Settings section, enter the static IP address which may be different than the 
DHCP or auto IP address listed. Check that the Network Mask and Router/Gateway address 
are correct for your network.
9. Click the Save Changes button.