DELL 7130cdn User Manual

							Network Basics
Dell 7130cdn Professional Color Printer
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Using Host Names with the Domain Name Service (DNS)
The printer supports DNS through an embedded DNS resolver. The DNS resolver protocol 
communicates with one or more DNS servers to resolve the IP address for a given host name or 
the host name for a given IP address. 
To use an IP host name for the printer, the system administrator must configure one or more DNS 
servers and a local DNS domain name space database. To set up the printer for DNS, supply a 
maximum of two DNS name server IP addresses.
Dynamic Domain Name Service (DDNS)
The printer supports Dynamic DNS through DHCP. You must have DHCP enabled on the printer 
for DDNS to function. Your network’s DHCP server must also support Dynamic DNS updates 
through option 12 or option 81 support. See your network administrator for details.
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, and then click the TCP/IP (v4) button.
6. In the BOOTP/DHCP Settings section, set the BOOTP/DHCP option to ON.
7. Click the DNS/WINS button.
8. To enable DDNS, set the following:
•Dynamic DNS Registration - Set to Enabled.
•Hostname - Use the default name provided by Dell or enter another name.
•Primary WINS Server (optional)
•Secondary WINS Server (optional)
9. Click Save Changes when you are finished entering the settings.
Manually Setting the Printer’s IP Address
Note:Verify that your computer has a properly configured IP address for your network. 
Contact your network administrator for more information.
If you are on a network without a DHCP server, or in an environment where the network 
administrator assigns printer IP addresses, you can use this method to manually set the IP 
address. Manually setting the IP address overrides DHCP and AutoIP. Alternatively, if you are in 
a small office with a single PC and use a dialup modem connection, you can manually set the IP 
address.
Information Required for Manual IP Addressing
Internet Protocol (IP) address of the printerFormat is xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, where xxx represents 
a decimal number from 0–255.
Network MaskIf you are unsure, leave this blank; the printer 
chooses an appropriate mask.
 
						

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Using the Control Panel
To manually set the IP address:
1. On the control panel, select Printer Setup > Connection Setup > Network Setup > 
TCP/IPv4 Setup, then press the OK button.
2. Select DHCP/BOOTP, then press the OK button to select Off.
3. Select IPv4 Address, then press the OK button.
4. Enter the printer’s IP address, then press the OK button.
Changing or Modifying the IP Address Using the Embedded Web Server
The Embedded Web Server provides a simple interface that enables you to manage, configure, 
and monitor networked printers from your desktop using an embedded Web server. For complete 
information about the Embedded Web Server, click the Help button in the Embedded Web 
Server to go to the EWS Online Help.
After setting the printer’s IP address, you can modify TCP/IP settings using the Embedded Web 
Server. 
1. Launch your Web browser.
2. Enter the printer’s IP address in the browser’s Address field. 
3. Click Properties. 
4. Select the Protocols folder on the left navigation panel. 
5. Select TCP/IP.
6. Enter or modify the settings, and then click Save Changes at the bottom of the page.
See also: 
System Administrator Guide at www.support.dell.com
Default Router/Gateway addressRouter address is required to communicate with 
the host device from anywhere other than the 
local network segment.
Information Required for Manual IP Addressing
 
						

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Printer Management Software
Embedded Web Server 
The Embedded Web Server (EWS) provides access to the printer’s embedded Web server. It 
enables you to easily manage, configure, and monitor network printers using a Web browser on a 
network computer. EWS gives administrators access to printer status, configuration, security 
settings, and diagnostic functions. It also provides access to special printing functions such as 
printing saved jobs.
The Embedded Web Server enables you to:
• Check supplies status from your computer, saving a trip to the printer. Access job accounting 
records to allocate printing costs and plan supplies purchases.
• Define a network printer search and view a list of printers using Printer Neighborhood. The 
list provides current status information and allows you to manage printers independent of 
network servers and operating systems. 
• Configure printers from your computer. The Embedded Web Server makes it easy to copy 
settings from one printer to another. 
• Set up and use a simple Web-browser-based printing system. Marketing collateral, sales 
materials, business forms, or other standardized, frequently used documents can be saved 
as a group with their original driver settings then reprinted on demand at high speed from any 
users browser. A printer with a hard drive is required to support these functions.
• Troubleshoot print-quality problems using built-in diagnostics. 
• Define a link to your local Web server’s support page.
• Access online manuals and technical support information located on the Dell website.
Note:The Embedded Web Server requires a Web browser and a TCP/IP connection 
between the printer and the network (in Windows, Macintosh, or UNIX environments). TCP/IP 
and HTTP must be enabled in the printer. JavaScript is required to access the pages in 
Printer Neighborhood. If JavaScript is disabled, a warning message appears and the pages 
do not function properly.
For complete information about the Embedded Web Server, click the Help button in the 
Embedded Web Server to go to the EWS Online Help.