Dell Vostro 1710 User manual

Dell™ Laser Printer 1710/1710n User's Guide
Click the links to the left for information on the features and operation of your printer. For information on
other documentation included with your printer, see Finding Information.
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Double-click the icon on your desktop.1.
Visit Dell's website, or order Dell printer supplies by phone.2.
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For best service, have your Dell printer Service Tag number available.
For help locating your Service Tag number, see Express Service Code and Service Tag.
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your printer.
NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how
to avoid the problem.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Model 1710/1710n
May 2005 SRV W4213 Rev. A00

Finding Information
What are you looking for?
Find it here
Drivers for my printer
My User's Guide
Drivers and Utilities CD
If you purchased your Dell computer and printer at the same time,
documentation and drivers for your printer are already installed on your
computer. You can use the CD to uninstall/reinstall drivers or access your
documentation.
Readme files may be included on your CD to provide last-minute updates
about technical changes to your printer or advanced technical reference
material for experienced users or technicians.
How to set up my printer
Setting Up Your Printer poster
Safety information
How to set up and use
my printer
Warranty information
Owner's Manual
Express Service Code and
Service Tag number
Express Service Code and Service Tag
This label is located on the back of your printer.

Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting
technical support.
NOTE: The Express Service Code is not available in all countries.
Latest drivers for my
printer
Answers to technical
service and support
questions
Documentation for my
printer
Dell Support Website - support.dell.com
The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including:
Solutions - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians,
and online courses
Upgrades - Upgrade information for components, such as memory
Customer Care - Contact information, order status, warranty, and
repair information
Downloads - Drivers
Reference - Printer documentation and product specifications
How to use Windows XP
Documentation for my
printer
Windows XP Help and Support Center
Click Start Help and Support.1. Type a word or phrase that describes your problem, and then click
the arrow icon.
2.
Click the topic that describes your problem.3. Follow the instructions shown on the screen.4.

About Your Printer
Understanding Your Printer
Using the Operator Panel Buttons
Printing the Printer Settings Configuration Sheet
Choosing the Right Cable
Understanding Your Printer
1
Optional 550-sheet tray
5
Output bin
2
Tray 1
6
Operator panel
3
Manual feed slot
7
Front cover
4
Paper guide
Using the Operator Panel Buttons
The operator panel has five lights and two buttons.

Press and release Continue to resume printing.
Press and release Continue twice quickly to display an error code.
Press and release Cancel to cancel the job currently printing.
Press and hold Cancel until all of the lights come on to reset the printer.
Printing the Printer Settings Configuration Sheet
To print the Printer Settings Configuration sheet:
Turn the printer off.1.
Open the upper front door.2.
Press and hold Continue as you turn the printer on.3.
All the lights cycle.
Release Continue .4.
Close the upper front door.5.
The light sequence that represents the Home menu is displayed.
6.

5.
Press and release Continue until all the lights cycle.6.
A Printer Settings Configuration sheet prints.
Choosing the Right Cable
Your Dell Laser Printer 1710 interconnection cable must meet the following requirements:
Connection
Cable certification
USB
USB 2.0
Parallel
IEEE-1284
10/100BaseT Ethernet
CAT-5E

Preparing the Printer
Installing the 550-Sheet Optional Drawer
Installing an Optional Memory Card
Installing the 550-Sheet Optional Drawer
Your printer supports one optional drawer that lets you load up to 550 sheets of paper.
CAUTION: If you are installing a 550-sheet drawer after setting up the printer, turn the
printer off, and unplug the power cord before continuing.
Unpack the 550-sheet drawer, and remove any packing material.1.
Place the drawer in the location you have chosen for your printer.2.
NOTE: If you have optional memory to install, leave clearance on the right side of the printer.
Align the holes in the printer with the positioning posts on the 550-sheet drawer, and lower the printer
into place.
3.
Specifying the media type and size loaded into each tray will help prevent jams. See Configuring the Paper

Trays for more information.
Configuring the Paper Trays
NOTE: You must first install the drivers for your printer before configuring the paper trays. See
Setting Up for Local Printing or Setting Up for Network Printing.
Dell Laser Printer 1710/1710n
Launch the Dell Local Printer Settings Utility (Start Programs Dell Printers Dell Laser Printer
1710 Dell Local Printer Settings Utility).
1.
Select your Dell Laser Printer 1710.2.
Click OK.3.
In the left column, click Paper.4.
In the right column, go to the Tray 1 section. Specify what size and type of media you loaded into tray
1.
5.
In the right column, go to the Tray 2 section. Specify what size and type of media you loaded into tray
2.
6.
On the Menu Bar, click Actions Apply Settings.7.
Close the utility.8.
NOTE: If you change the size or type of media loaded into either tray, use the Local Printer Settings
Utility to reconfigure the tray.
To update your printer options, follow the instructions in the table.9.
Windows XP
Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and
Faxes.
1.
Right-click the Dell Laser Printer 1710 icon.2. Click Properties Installed Options Ask Printer.3. Click OK OK. Close the Printers folder.4.
Windows 2000
Windows NT
4.0
Click Start Settings Printers.1. Right-click the Dell Laser Printer 1710 icon.2. Click Properties Installed Options (or Options)Ask Printer (or Update
Now).
3.
Click OK OK. Close the Printers folder.4.
Windows Me
Windows 98 SE
Click Start Settings Printers.1. Right-click the Dell Laser Printer 1710 icon.2. Click Properties Device (or Features)Update (or Update Now).3. Click OK OK. Close the Printers folder.4.
If Update or Ask Printer is unavailable, follow these steps:
a.
b.

In the Available Options list, click 550-sheet tray.a.
Click Add.b.
Click OK, and then close the Printers folder.c.
If Update Now or Ask Printer is unavailable, follow these steps:
In the Options list, find 550-sheet tray.a.
Change the setting from Not Installed to Installed.b.
Click OK, and then close the Printers folder.c.
Dell Laser Printer 1710n
Setting the paper size and type for the 1710n printer is done through the Dell Printer Configuration Web
Tool.
Use the following steps to change the 1710n printer paper size and type:
Type your network printer's IP address in your Web browser.1.
NOTE: If you do not know what your printer's IP address is, print a network setup page, which lists
the IP address. For more information, see Print and Check the Network Setup Page.
When the Printer Status page appears, select Printer Settings in the left column.2.
Select Paper Menu from the Printer Settings page.3.
Select PAPER SIZE.4.
Select the paper size you have in each tray.5.
Click Submit.6.
Select Printer Settings in the left column.7.
Select Paper Menu from the Printer Settings page.8.
Select PAPER TYPE.9.
Select the paper type you have in each tray.10.
Click Submit.11.
Installing an Optional Memory Card

The system board has one connector for an optional memory card. The printer can support up to 128MB (for
a total of 160MB for a network printer and 144MB for a non-network printer).
CAUTION: If you are installing a memory card after setting up the printer, turn the printer
off, and unplug the power cord before continuing.
Open the front cover by pressing the button on the left side of the printer and lowering the cover.1.
Open the rear exit.2.
Open the side cover by pressing the two detents on the front right side of the machine and swinging
the cover back.
3.