Using the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool
Changing the Settings of the Menu Items
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NOTE: This web tool is not available unless the printer is connected to a network using a network cable. |
One of the features of the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool is the E-Mail Alert Setup, which sends an e-mail to you or the key operator when the printer needs supplies or intervention.
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. Just type 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 easily copy the printer settings to one or all printers on the network using your web browser.
To launch the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool, type your printer's IP address in your web browser.
If you do not know the IP address of your printer, print the System Settings page, which lists the IP address:
The System Settings page is printed.
The Quick Launch Utility dialog box opens.
The Tool Box dialog box opens.
The Tool Box opens.
The EWS page is displayed.
The System Settings page is printed.
If the IP address shows 0.0.0.0 (factory default), an IP address has not been assigned. To assign one for your printer, see "Assign an IP Address".
Use the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool for:
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 an additional toner cartridge.
Use the Printer Jobs menu to access information on the Job List page and Completed Jobs page.
These pages show the details of the status regarding each protocol or job.
Use the Printer Settings menu to change the printer settings and to view the settings in the operator panel remotely.
Using the Print Server Settings menu, you can change the type of printer interface and the necessary conditions for communications.
Use the Copy Printer Settings menu to copy the printer settings to another printer or printers on the network just by typing each printer's IP address.
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NOTE: You must log in as an administrator to use this feature. |
Use the Print Volume option 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.
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.
Use the Printer Information menu to get information on service calls, inventory reports, or the status of current memory and engine code levels.
Use the Tray Settings menu to get information about the paper type and size for each tray.
Use the E-Mail Alert menu to receive an e-mail when the printer needs supplies or intervention. To be notified, type your name or the key operator's name in the e-mail list box. Set E-mail Alert also when using the Scan to E-mail feature.
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.
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NOTE: You must log in as an administrator to use this feature. |
Click Online Help to visit the Dell Support website.
Ensure that you activate JavaScript in your browser before using the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool.
It is recommended to configure the environment settings for your web browsers before using the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool.
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NOTE: The Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool pages that are displayed may be unreadable if the pages were configured by a language different from your web browser's. |
For example:
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Click Advanced, and then specify the printer's IP address in the Do not use proxy server for addresses beginning with field under Exceptions.
For example:
After setting the language and proxy, type <http://nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn/> (the printer's IP address) in the URL entry field of the browser to activate the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool.
The layout of the page is divided into three sections listed below:
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.
Dell 2135cn MFP |
Displays the product name of the printer. |
IPv4 |
Displays the IP address of the printer. |
Location |
Displays the printer's location. The location can be changed in the Basic Information section on the Print Server Settings page. |
Contact Person |
Displays the name of the printer's administrator. The name can be changed in the Basic Information section on the Print Server Settings page. |
Machine image |
Shows the bitmap image of the printer. The Printer Status menu appears in the right frame when you click on the image. |
The left frame is located on the left side of all the pages. The menu titles displayed in the left frame are linked to corresponding menus and pages. You can go to the corresponding page by clicking their characters.
The following menus are displayed in the left frame.
Printer Status |
Links to the Printer Status menu. |
Printer Jobs |
Links to the Printer Jobs menu. |
Printer Settings |
Links to the Printer Settings Report menu. |
Print Server Settings |
Links to the Print Server Reports menu. |
Copy Printer Settings |
Links to the Copy Printer Settings menu. |
Print Volume |
Links to the Print Volume menu |
Address Book |
Links to the Address Book menu. |
Printer Information |
Links to the Printer Status menu. |
Tray Settings |
Links to the Tray Settings menu. |
E-Mail Alert |
Links to the Print Server Settings menu. |
Set Password |
Links to the Other Features menu. |
Online Help |
Links to the Dell Support website. |
Order Supplies at: |
Links to the Dell web page. |
Contact Dell Support at: |
Links to the Dell support page web address: support.dell.com/ |
The right frame is located on the right side of all the pages. The contents of the right frame correspond to the menu that you select in the left frame. For details on the items displayed in the right frame, see "Details of the Menu Items".
Refresh Button |
Receives the current printer configuration and updates the latest information in the right frame. |
Apply New Settings Button |
Submits new settings made on the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool to the printer. The old printer settings will be replaced by the new settings. |
Restore Settings Button |
Restores the old settings that existed from before any changes were made. New settings will not be submitted to the printer. |
Some menus allow you to change the printer settings through the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool. When you are accessing these menus, the authentication dialog appears on the screen. Type a user name and password for the printer's administrator by following the prompts displayed in the dialog box.
The default user name is admin, and the default password is left blank (NULL). You can change only the password in the Set Password page in the Other Features menu. The user name cannot be changed. See "Set Password" for more information.
Use the Printer Status menu to check the status of consumables, hardware, and specifications of the printer.
The following pages are displayed in the Printer Status menu.
Purpose:
To check the status of the consumables and trays.
Values:
Cyan Cartridge Level Magenta Cartridge Level Yellow Cartridge Level Black Cartridge Level |
Displays the percent of toner remaining in each toner cartridge. When a cartridge is empty, a message appears. The text Print Cartridge is linked to the Dell Printer Supplies website. |
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Paper Trays |
Status |
OK |
Indicates that there is some paper in the tray but the quantity is unknown. |
Add Paper |
Indicates that there is no paper in the tray. |
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Capacity |
Displays the maximum capacity of the paper tray. |
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Size |
Displays the size of paper in the tray. |
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Output Tray |
Status |
OK |
Indicates that the tray is available. |
Capacity |
Displays the maximum capacity of the paper tray. |
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Cover |
Status |
Closed |
Indicates that the cover is closed. |
Open |
Indicates that the cover is open. |
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Printer Type |
Displays the type of the printer. Color Laser is displayed normally. |
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Printing Speed |
Displays the printer's printing speed. |
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Purpose:
When faults occur, such as Out of Paper or Cover is Open, the details of all alerts or indications of faults are displayed in the Printer Events page.
Values:
Location |
Displays the location where a fault occurred. |
Details |
Displays the details of the fault. |
Purpose:
To verify the printer details such as the hardware configuration and software version. This page can also be displayed by clicking on the Printer Information tab in the left frame.
Values:
Dell Service Tag Number |
Displays Dell's service tag number. |
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Asset Tag Number |
Displays the printer's asset tag number. |
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Printer Serial Number |
Displays the printer's serial number. |
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Memory Capacity |
Displays the memory capacity. |
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Processor Speed |
Displays the processing speed. |
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Printer Revision Levels |
Firmware Version |
Displays the revision date (revision level). |
Network Firmware Version |
Displays the revision date (revision level). |
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The Printer Jobs menu contains information on the Job List and Completed Jobs pages. These pages show the details of the status regarding each protocol or the print jobs.
Purpose:
To confirm the print jobs that are being processed. Click the Refresh button to update the screen.
Values:
ID |
Displays the job ID. |
Job Name |
Displays the file name of the job being printed. |
Owner |
Displays the job owner's name. |
Host Name |
Displays the name of the host computer. |
Job Status |
Displays the status of the job being printed. |
Job Type |
Displays the type of the job. |
Host I/F |
Displays the status of the host interface. |
Job Submitted Time |
Displays the date the print job was submitted. |
Purpose:
To check the completed jobs. Up to the last 20 jobs are displayed. Click the Refresh button to update the screen.
Values:
ID |
Displays the job ID. |
Job Name |
Displays the file name of the job. |
Owner |
Displays the job owner's name. |
Host Name |
Displays the name of the host computer. |
Output Result |
Displays the status of the job. |
Job Type |
Displays the type of the job. |
Impression Number |
Displays the job's total number of pages. |
No. of Sheets |
Displays the job's total number of sheets. |
Host I/F |
Displays the status of the host interface. |
Job Submitted Time |
Displays the date the job was submitted. |
Use the Printer Settings menu to display the Printer Settings Report and to configure the printer settings.
The following tabbed pages are displayed at the top of the right frame.
The Printer Settings Report tab includes the Menu Settings and Reports pages.
Purpose:
To display the current settings of the operator panel menus.
Values:
System Settings |
Power Saver Timer Mode 1 |
Displays the time for transition to Power Saver Mode 1. |
Power Saver Timer Mode 2 |
Displays the time for transition to Power Saver Mode 2. |
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Auto Reset |
Displays the amount of time before the printer automatically resets the settings on the operator panel to the defaults when no additional settings are made. |
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Panel Select Tone |
Displays the volume of the tone that is emitted when the operator panel input is correct. Off indicates that the tone is disabled. |
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Panel Alert Tone |
Displays the volume of the tone that is emitted when the operator panel input is incorrect. Off indicates that the tone is disabled. |
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Machine Ready Tone |
Displays the volume of the tone that is emitted when the printer becomes ready. Off indicates that the tone is disabled. |
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Copy Job Tone |
Displays the volume of the tone that is emitted when a copy job is complete. Off indicates that the tone is disabled. |
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Non-Copy Job Tone |
Displays the volume of the tone that is emitted when a job other than a copy job is complete. Off indicates that the tone is disabled. |
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Fault Tone |
Displays the volume of the tone that is emitted when a job ends abnormally. Off indicates that the tone is disabled. |
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Alert Tone |
Displays the volume of the tone that is emitted when a problem occurs. Off indicates that the tone is disabled. |
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Out of Paper Tone |
Displays the volume of the tone that is emitted when the printer runs out of paper. Off indicates that the tone is disabled. |
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Low Toner Tone |
Displays the volume of the tone that is emitted when the toner or some other consumable is low. Off indicates that the tone is disabled. |
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System Settings |
Auto Clear Alert Tone |
Displays the volume of the tone that is emitted 5 seconds before the printer performs auto clear. Off indicates that the tone is disabled. |
Base Tone |
Displays the volume of the tone that is emitted when the operator panel screen is returned to the default setting by scrolling the loop menu. Off indicates that the tone is disabled. |
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All Tones |
Displays the volume of all the alert tones. Off indicates that all the tones are disabled. |
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Time-Out |
Displays the amount of time that the printer waits for data to arrive from the computer. |
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Panel Language |
Displays the language that is used on the operator panel screen. |
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Auto Log Print |
Displays whether or not to automatically print a job history report after every 20 jobs. |
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Print ID |
Displays where to print a user ID on the output paper. |
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Print Text |
Displays whether or not the printer outputs PDL (Page Description Language) data (which is not supported by the printer) as text when the printer receives it |
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RAM Disk |
Displays whether or not to allocate RAM for the file system for the Secure Print and Proof Print features. This item is only available when the 256 MB optional memory card is installed. |
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Substitute Tray |
Displays if paper of another size has to be used when the paper that is loaded in the specified tray does not match the paper size setting for the current job. |
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mm / inch |
Displays the measurement unit that is used on the operator panel screen. |
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PCL Settings |
Paper Size |
Displays the paper size setting. |
Custom Size - Y |
Displays the length of custom size paper. |
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Custom Size - X |
Displays the width of custom size paper. |
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Orientation |
Displays how text and graphics are oriented on the page. |
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Font |
Displays the selected font from the list of registered fonts. |
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Symbol Set |
Displays a symbol set for the specified font. |
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Font Size |
Displays the font size for scalable typographic fonts. |
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Font Pitch |
Displays the font pitch for scalable monospaced fonts. |
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Form Line |
Displays the number of characters in a line. |
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Quantity |
Displays the number of copies to print. |
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Hex Dump |
Displays whether the Hex Dump feature is enabled. |
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Draft Mode |
Displays whether or not to print in the draft mode. |
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Line Termination |
Displays whether or not to set the line termination. |
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Default Color |
Displays the color mode setting. |
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Secure Settings |
Panel Lock Set |
Displays whether or not to lock Admin Menu with a password. |
Copy Service Lock Set |
Displays whether or not to lock the Copy service with a password. |
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Scan Service Lock Set |
Displays whether or not to lock the Scan service with a password. |
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Fax Service Lock Set |
Displays whether or not to lock the Fax service with a password. |
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Secure Receive Set |
Displays whether or not a password is required to receive faxes. |
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Copy Defaults |
Color |
Displays whether to make copies in color or in black and white. |
Select Tray |
Displays the default input tray. |
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SSF Paper Size |
Displays the paper size setting of the single sheet feeder. |
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SSF Paper Type |
Displays the paper type settings of the single sheet feeder. |
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Reduce/Enlarge |
Displays the default copy reduction/enlargement ratio. |
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Original Type |
Displays the type of the original. |
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Document Size |
Displays the paper size of the original. |
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Lighter/Darker |
Displays the default copy density. |
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Sharpness |
Displays the default sharpness level. |
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Color Saturation |
Displays the default color saturation level. |
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Auto Exposure |
Displays whether to suppress the background of the original to enhance text on the copy. |
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Auto Exposure Level |
Displays the background suppression level. |
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Copy Color Balance |
Yellow Low Dens. |
Displays the color balance level of low density yellow. |
Yellow Medium Dens. |
Displays the color balance level of medium density yellow. |
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Yellow High Dens. |
Displays the color balance level of high density yellow. |
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Magenta Low Dens. |
Displays the color balance level of low density magenta. |
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Magenta Medium Dens. |
Displays the color balance level of medium density magenta. |
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Magenta High Dens. |
Displays the color balance level of high density magenta. |
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Cyan Low Dens. |
Displays the color balance level of low density cyan. |
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Cyan Medium Dens. |
Displays the color balance level of medium density cyan. |
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Cyan High Dens. |
Displays the color balance level of high density cyan. |
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Black Low Dens. |
Displays the color balance level of low density black. |
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Black Medium Dens. |
Displays the color balance level of medium density black. |
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Black High Dens. |
Displays the color balance level of high density black. |
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Copy Settings |
Multiple-Up |
Displays whether the Multiple-Up feature is enabled. |
Collated |
Displays whether or not to collate the copy. |
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Margin Top/Bottom |
Displays the value of the top and bottom margins. |
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Margin Left/Right |
Displays the value of the left and right margins. |
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Margin Middle |
Displays the value of the middle margin. |
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Scan Defaults |
Scan To Network |
Displays whether to save scanned documents on a network server or on a computer. |
File Format |
Displays the file format in which scanned documents are to be saved. |
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Color |
Displays whether to scan in color or in black and white. |
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Resolution |
Displays the default scan resolution. |
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Document Size |
Displays the paper size of the original. |
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Lighter/Darker |
Displays the default scan density level. |
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Sharpness |
Displays the default sharpness level. |
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Contrast |
Displays the default contrast level. |
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Auto Exposure |
Displays whether to suppress the background of the original to enhance text on the copy. |
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Auto Exposure Level |
Displays the background suppression level. |
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Margin Top/Bottom |
Displays the value of the top and bottom margins. |
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Margin Left/Right |
Displays the value of the left and right margins. |
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Margin Middle |
Displays the value of the middle margin. |
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TIFF File Format |
Displays the selected TIFF file format; TIFF V6 or TTN2. |
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Image Compression |
Displays the image compression level. |
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Max E-Mail Size |
Displays the maximum size of e-mail that can be sent. |
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Fax Defaults |
Resolution |
Displays the resolution level to be used for fax transmission. |
Lighter/Darker |
Displays the density level to be used for fax transmission. |
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Delayed Start |
Displays the fax transmission start time. |
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Fax Settings |
Receive Mode |
Displays the fax receiving mode. |
Auto Receive Fax |
Displays the interval at which the printer goes into the fax receive mode after receiving an incoming call. |
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Auto Receive Fax/Tel |
Displays the interval at which the printer goes into the fax receive mode after the external telephone receives an incoming call. |
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Auto Receive Answer/Fax |
Displays the interval at which the printer goes into the fax mode after the external answering machine receives an incoming call. |
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Line Monitor |
Displays the volume of the line monitor, which audibly monitors a transmission through the internal speaker until a connection is made. |
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Ring Tone Volume |
Displays the volume of the ring tone, which indicates that an incoming call is a telephone call through the internal speaker when Receive Mode is set to Telephone/Fax. |
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Line Type |
Displays the line type; PSTN or PBX. |
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Tone/Pulse |
Displays whether to use tone or pulse dialing. |
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Resend Delay |
Displays the interval between resend attempts. |
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Redial Attempts |
Displays the number of redial attempts to make if the destination fax number is busy. |
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Redial Delay |
Displays the interval between redial attempts. |
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Junk Fax Setup |
Displays whether to reject faxes sent from unwanted stations. |
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Remote Receive |
Displays whether to receive faxes by pressing a remote receive code on the external telephone. |
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Remote Receive Tone |
Displays the 2-digit remote receive code when Remote Receive is On. |
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Fax Header |
Displays whether to print the sender's information on the header of faxes. |
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Fax Header Name |
Displays the sender's name that will be printed on the header of faxes. |
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Fax Settings |
Fax Number |
Displays the fax number of the printer, which will be printed on the header of faxes. |
Fax Cover Page |
Displays whether to attach a cover page to faxes. |
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DRPD Pattern |
Displays the Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection (DRPD) setting. |
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Sent Fax Forward |
Displays whether to forward incoming faxes to a specified destination. |
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Fax Forward Number |
Displays the fax number of the destination to which incoming faxes are to be forwarded. |
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Fax Forward Print |
Displays whether to print forwarded faxes. |
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Fax Forward Error Print |
Displays whether to print only faxes that failed to be forwarded when Fax Forward Print is Off. |
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Prefix Dial |
Displays whether to set a prefix dial number. |
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Prefix Dial Number |
Displays a prefix dial number. This number dials before any auto dial number is started. It is useful for accessing the Private Automatic Branch Exchange (PABX). |
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Discard Size |
Displays whether to delete text or images at the bottom of a fax page when the entire page does not fit onto the output paper. |
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ECM |
Displays whether the Error Correction Mode (ECM) is enabled. |
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Modem Speed |
Displays the modem speed. |
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Fax Activity |
Displays whether to automatically print a fax activity report after every 50 incoming and outgoing fax communications.
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Fax Transmit |
Displays whether to print a transmission report after every fax transmission or only when an error occurs. |
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Fax Broadcast |
Displays whether to print a transmission report after every fax transmission to multiple destinations or only when an error occurs. |
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Fax Protocol |
Displays whether to automatically print a protocol monitor report after every fax transmission or only when an error occurs. |
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Country |
Displays the country where the printer is used. |
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Paper Density |
Plain |
Displays the paper density of plain paper. |
Label |
Displays the paper density of labels. |
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Adjust BTR |
Plain |
Displays the voltage setting of the transfer roller (-6-6) for plain paper. |
Plain Thick |
Displays the voltage setting of the transfer roller (-6-6) for thick plain paper. |
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Covers |
Displays the voltage setting of the transfer roller (-6-6) for cover paper. |
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Covers Thick |
Displays the voltage setting of the transfer roller (-6-6) for thick cover paper. |
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Label |
Displays the voltage setting of the transfer roller (-6-6) for labels. |
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Coated |
Displays the voltage setting of the transfer roller (-6-6) for coated paper. |
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Coated Thick |
Displays the voltage setting of the transfer roller (-6-6) for thick coated paper. |
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Envelope |
Displays the voltage setting of the transfer roller (-6-6) for envelopes. |
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Adjust Fuser |
Plain |
Displays the temperature setting of the fuser (-2-2) for plain paper. |
Plain Thick |
Displays the temperature setting of the fuser (-2-2) for thick plain paper. |
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Covers |
Displays the temperature setting of the fuser (-2-2) for cover paper. |
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Covers Thick |
Displays the temperature setting of the fuser (-2-2) for thick cover paper. |
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Label |
Displays the temperature setting of the fuser (-2-2) for labels. |
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Coated |
Displays the temperature setting of the fuser (-2-2) for coated paper. |
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Coated Thick |
Displays the temperature setting of the fuser (-2-2) for thick coated paper. |
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Envelope |
Displays the temperature setting of the fuser (-2-2) for envelopes. |
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Auto Registration Adjustment |
Displays whether to automatically perform color registration adjustment. |
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Adjust Altitude |
Displays the altitude of the location where the printer is installed. |
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Non-Dell Toner |
Displays whether or not to use another manufacturer's toner cartridge. |
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Clock Settings |
Date Format |
Displays the default date format. |
Time Format |
Displays the default time format; 24H or 12H. |
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Time Zone |
Displays the default time zone. |
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Set Date |
Displays the date setting. |
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Set Time |
Displays the time setting. |
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Web Link Customization |
Select Reorder URL |
Displays a link used for ordering consumables, which can be accessed from Order Supplies at: in the left frame. |
Regular |
Displays the regular URL (http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna) that can be linked to Order Supplies at:. |
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Premier |
Displays the premier URL (http://premier.dell.com) that can be linked to Order Supplies at:. |
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Tray Settings |
Tray 1 Paper Type |
Displays the paper type setting of the tray 1 |
Tray 1 Paper Size |
Displays the paper size setting of the tray 1. |
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Tray 1 Custom Size - Y |
Displays the length of custom size paper loaded in the tray 1. |
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Tray 1 Custom Size - X |
Displays the width of custom size paper loaded in the tray 1. |
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Display Popup |
Displays a popup menu that prompts the user to set the paper size and type when the paper is loaded in the tray 1. |
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Purpose:
To print various types of reports and lists.
Values:
System Settings |
Click the Start button to print the System Settings page. |
Panel Settings |
Click the Start button to print the panel settings page. |
PCL Fonts List |
Click the Start button to print the PCL (Hewlett-Packard Printer Control Language) Fonts List. |
PCL Macro List |
Click the Start button to print the PCL Macro List. |
Job History |
Click the Start button to print the Job History report. |
Error History |
Click the Start button to print the Error History report. |
Print Meter |
Click the Start button to print the Print Meter report. |
Color Test Page |
Click the Start button to print the Color Test Page. |
Stored Documents |
Click the Start button to print the Stored Documents list. This item is only available when the RAM Disk is set to on. |
Speed Dial |
Click the Start button to print the Speed Dial report. |
Protocol Monitor |
Click the Start button to print the Protocol Monitor report. |
Address Book |
Click the Start button to print the Address Book report. |
Server Address |
Click the Start button to print the Server Address report. |
Fax Activity |
Click the Start button to print the Fax Activity report. |
Fax Pending |
Click the Start button to print the Fax Pending report. |
The Printer Settings tab includes System Settings, PCL Settings, Secure Settings, Copy Defaults, Copy Color Balance, Copy Settings, Scan Defaults, Fax Defaults, and Fax Settings pages.
Purpose:
To configure the basic printer settings.
Values:
Power Saver Timer Mode 1 |
Sets the time for transition to Power Saver Mode 1. |
Power Saver Timer Mode 2 |
Sets the time for transition to Power Saver Mode 2. |
Auto Reset |
Sets the amount of time before the printer automatically resets the settings on the operator panel to the defaults when no additional settings are made. |
Panel Select Tone |
Sets the volume of the tone that is emitted when the operator panel input is correct, or disables the tone. |
Panel Alert Tone |
Sets the volume of the tone that is emitted when the operator panel input is incorrect, or disables the tone. |
Machine Ready Tone |
Sets the volume of the tone that is emitted when the printer becomes ready, or disables the tone. |
Copy Job Tone |
Sets the volume of the tone that is emitted when a copy job is complete, or disables the tone. |
Non-Copy Job Tone |
Sets the volume of the tone that is emitted when a job other than a copy job is complete, or disables the tone. |
Fault Tone |
Sets the volume of the tone that is emitted when a job ends abnormally, or disables the tone. |
Alert Tone |
Sets the volume of the tone that is emitted when a problem occurs, or disables the tone. |
Out of Paper Tone |
Sets the volume of the tone that is emitted when the printer runs out of paper, or disables the tone. |
Low Toner Tone |
Sets the volume of the tone that is emitted when the toner or some other consumable is low, or disables the tone. |
Auto Clear Alert Tone |
Sets the volume of the tone that is emitted 5 seconds before the printer performs auto clear, or disables the tone. |
Base Tone |
Sets the volume of the tone that is emitted when the operator panel screen returns to the default setting by scrolling the loop menu, or disables the tone. |
All Tones |
Sets the volume of all the alert tones, or disables all the tones. |
Time-Out |
Specifies time (in seconds) the printer should wait for data to arrive from the computer. The print job is cancelled if the time-out time is exceeded. |
Panel Language |
Sets the language to be used on the operator panel. |
Auto Log Print |
Specifies whether or not to automatically print a job history report after every 20 jobs. |
Print ID |
Specifies where to print the user ID on the output paper. |
Print Text |
Specifies whether the printer outputs PDL data (which is not supported by the printer) as text when the printer receives it. |
RAM Disk |
Specifies whether to allocate RAM for the file system for the Secure Print and Store Print features. This item is only available when the 256 MB optional memory card is installed. |
Substitute Tray |
Specifies whether or not to use another size paper when the paper that is loaded in the specified tray does not match the paper size settings for the current job. |
mm / inch |
Specifies the measurement unit to be used on the operator panel screen as either mm or inches. |
Purpose:
To change the printer settings that only affect jobs using the PCL emulation printer language.
Values:
Paper Size |
Specifies the paper size. |
Custom Size - Y |
Specifies the length of custom size paper. The available range is from 127 mm (5.0 in.) to 355 mm (14.0 in.). |
Custom Size - X |
Specifies the width of custom size paper. The available range is from 77 mm (3.0 in.) to 215 mm (8.5 in.). |
Orientation |
Specifies how text and graphics are oriented on the page. |
Font |
Specifies the font from the list of registered fonts. |
Symbol Set |
Specifies a symbol set for the specified font. |
Font Size |
Specifies the font size for scalable typographic fonts. |
Font Pitch |
Specifies the font pitch for scalable monospaced fonts. |
Form Line |
Specifies the number of characters in a line. |
Quantity |
Sets the number of copies to print. |
Hex Dump |
Specifies whether to help isolate the source of a print job problem. With Hex Dump selected, all data sent to the printer is printed in hexadecimal and character representation. Control codes are not executed. |
Draft Mode |
Specifies whether to print in the draft mode. |
Line Termination |
Specifies how to handle line terminations. |
Default Color |
Specifies the print color mode as Color or Black. This setting is used for print jobs without a specified color print mode. |
Panel Lock
Purpose:
To set whether to lock Admin Menu with a password, and to set or change the password.
Set the password of the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool from Set Password in Print Server Settings.
Values:
Panel Lock Set |
Sets whether to lock Admin Menu with a password. |
New Password |
Sets a password that is required to access Admin Menu. |
Re-enter Password |
Enter the new password again to confirm. |
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NOTE: This menu sets a password to lock the operator panel. When changing the password for the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool, click Set Password on the left frame and set the password. |
Function Enabled
Purpose:
To set whether to lock the Copy, Scan, and Fax services with a password, and to set or change the password.
Set the password of the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool from Set Password in Print Server Settings.
Values:
Copy Service Lock Set |
Sets whether to lock the Copy service with a password. |
Scan Service Lock Set |
Sets whether to lock the Scan service with a password. |
Fax Service Lock Set |
Sets whether to lock the Fax service with a password. |
New Password |
Sets a password that is required to access the Copy, Scan, and Fax services. |
Re-enter Password |
Enter the new password again to confirm. |
Secure Receive
Purpose:
To require a password to print incoming faxes. When the Secure Receive feature is enabled, the printer stores incoming faxes and prints them when the correct password is entered on the operator panel.
Set the password of the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool from Set Password in Print Server Settings.
Values:
Secure Receive Set |
Sets whether to require a password to receive faxes. |
New Password |
Sets a password that is required to receive faxes. |
Re-enter Password |
Enter the new password again to confirm. |
Purpose:
To create your own default Copy settings.
Values:
Color |
Sets whether to print in color or in black and white. |
Select Tray |
Sets the default input tray. |
SSF Paper Size |
Sets the size paper loaded in the single sheet feeder. |
SSF Paper Type |
Sets the type of paper loaded in the single sheet feeder. |
Reduce/Enlarge |
Sets the default reduction/enlargement ratio. |
Custom Reduce/Enlarge |
Sets a custom reduction/enlargement ratio within the range of 25% to 400% when the Reduce/Enlarge is set to Custom. |
Original Type |
Sets the type of the original. |
Document Size |
Sets the paper size of the original. |
Lighter/Darker |
Sets the default copy density. |
Sharpness |
Sets the default sharpness level. |
Color Saturation |
Adjusts the saturation of colors to make the colors lighter or darker than the original. |
Auto Exposure |
Sets whether to suppress the background of the original to enhance text on the copy. |
Auto Exposure Level |
Sets the background suppression level. |
Purpose:
To set the copy color balance.
Values:
Yellow Low Dens. |
Sets the color balance level of low density yellow. |
Yellow Medium Dens. |
Sets the color balance level of medium density yellow. |
Yellow High Dens. |
Sets the color balance level of high density yellow. |
Magenta Low Dens. |
Sets the color balance level of low density magenta. |
Magenta Medium Dens. |
Sets the color balance level of medium density magenta. |
Magenta High Dens. |
Sets the color balance level of high density magenta. |
Cyan Low Dens. |
Sets the color balance level of low density cyan. |
Cyan Medium Dens. |
Sets the color balance level of medium density cyan. |
Cyan High Dens. |
Sets the color balance level of high density cyan. |
Black Low Dens. |
Sets the color balance level of low density black. |
Black Medium Dens. |
Sets the color balance level of medium density black. |
Black High Dens. |
Sets the color balance level of high density black. |
Purpose:
To confirm the Copy settings.
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NOTE: Values marked by an asterisk (*) are the factory default menu settings. |
Values:
Multiple-Up |
Off* |
Does not perform multiple-up printing. |
Auto |
Automatically reduces the original pages to fit onto one sheet of paper. |
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ID Copy |
Prints the original pages onto one sheet of paper in the original size. |
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Manual |
Prints the original pages onto one sheet of paper in the size specified for Reduce/Enlarge. |
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Collated |
Sets whether or not to collate the copy. |
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Margin Top/Bottom |
Sets the value of the top and bottom margins within the range of 0 mm to 50 mm (0.0-2.0 inch). |
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Margin Left/Right |
Sets the value of the left and right margins within the range of 0 mm to 50 mm (0.0-2.0 inch). |
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Margin Middle |
Sets the value of the middle margin within the range of 0 mm to 50 mm (0.0-2.0 inch). |
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Purpose:
To create your own default Scan settings.
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NOTE: Values marked by an asterisk (*) are the factory default menu settings. |
Values:
Scan To Network |
Computer* |
Stores scanned documents on a computer using the Server Message Block (SMB) protocol. |
Server |
Stores scanned documents on a server using the FTP protocol. |
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File Format |
Sets the file format in which scanned documents are to be saved. |
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Color |
Sets whether to scan in color or in black and white. |
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Resolution |
Sets the default scan resolution. |
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Document Size |
Sets the paper size of the original. |
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Lighter/Darker |
Sets the default scan density. |
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Sharpness |
Sets the default sharpness level. |
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Contrast |
Sets the default contrast level. |
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Auto Exposure |
Sets whether to suppress the background of the original to enhance text on the copy. |
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Auto Exposure Level |
Sets the default background suppression level. |
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Margin Top/Bottom |
Sets the value of the top and bottom margins within the range of 0 mm to 50 mm (0.0-2.0 inch). |
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Margin Left/Right |
Sets the value of the left and right margins within the range of 0 mm to 50 mm (0.0-2.0 inch). |
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Margin Middle |
Sets the value of the middle margin within the range of 0 mm to 50 mm (0.0-2.0 inch). |
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TIFF File Format |
Sets the TIFF file format to TIFF V6 or TTN2. |
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Image Compression |
Sets the image compression level. |
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Max E-Mail Size |
Sets the maximum size of e-mail that can be sent, within the range of 50 K bytes to 16384 K bytes. |
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Purpose:
To create your own default Fax settings.
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NOTE: Values marked by an asterisk (*) are the factory default menu settings. |
Values:
Resolution |
Standard* |
Suitable for documents with normal sized characters. |
Fine |
Suitable for documents containing small characters or thin lines or documents printed using a dot-matrix printer. |
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Super Fine |
Suitable for documents containing extremely fine detail. The super fine mode is enabled only if the remote machine also supports the Super Fine resolution. |
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Photo |
Suitable for documents containing photographic images. |
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Lighter/Darker |
Sets the default density to fax your documents lighter or darker. |
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Delayed Start |
Sets the fax transmission start time when sending a fax at a specified time. |
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Purpose:
To confirm the Fax settings.
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NOTE: Values marked by an asterisk (*) are the factory default menu settings. |
Values:
The Printer Maintenance tab includes Paper Density, Adjust BTR, Adjust Fuser, Auto Registration Adjustment, Color Registration Adjustments, Clean Developer, Adjust Altitude, Reset Defaults, Non-Dell Toner, Initialize PrintMeter, Clock Settings, and Web Link Customization pages.
Purpose:
To specify the paper density.
Values:
Plain |
Sets the density of plain paper to Light or Normal. |
Label |
Sets the density of labels to Light or Normal. |
Purpose:
To specify the reference voltage settings for the transfer roller.
Values:
Plain |
Sets the reference voltage setting for the transfer roller for plain paper within the range of -6 to 6. |
Plain Thick |
Sets the reference voltage setting for the transfer roller for thick plain paper within the range of -6 to 6. |
Covers |
Sets the reference voltage setting for the transfer roller for cover paper within the range of -6 to 6. |
Covers Thick |
Sets the reference voltage setting for the transfer roller for thick cover paper within the range of -6 to 6. |
Label |
Sets the reference voltage setting for the transfer roller for labels within the range of -6 to 6. |
Coated |
Sets the reference voltage setting for the transfer roller for coated paper within the range of -6 to 6. |
Coated Thick |
Sets the reference voltage setting for the transfer roller for thick coated paper within the range of -6 to 6. |
Envelope |
Sets the reference voltage setting for the transfer roller for envelopes within the range of -6 to 6. |
Purpose:
To specify the temperature settings value for the fuser.
Values:
Plain |
Sets the temperature settings for the fuser for plain paper within the range of -2 to 2. |
Plain Thick |
Sets the temperature settings for the fuser for thick plain paper within the range of -2 to 2. |
Covers |
Sets the temperature settings for the fuser for cover paper within the range of -2 to 2. |
Covers Thick |
Sets the temperature settings for the fuser for thick cover paper within the range of -2 to 2. |
Label |
Sets the temperature settings for the fuser for labels within the range of -2 to 2. |
Coated |
Sets the temperature settings for the fuser for coated paper within the range of -2 to 2. |
Coated Thick |
Sets the temperature settings for the fuser for thick coated paper within the range of -2 to 2. |
Envelope |
Sets the temperature settings for the fuser for envelopes within the range of -2 to 2. |
Purpose:
To specify whether to automatically perform color registration adjustment.
Purpose:
To specify whether to manually perform color registration adjustment.
Manual Color Registration Adjustments are required such as when the printer is initially installed and after the printer is moved.
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NOTE: The Color Registration Adjustments feature can be configured when Auto Registration Adjustment is set to Off. |
Values:
Auto Correct |
Click Start to automatically perform color registration correction. |
Color Regi Chart |
Click Start to print a color registration chart. The color registration chart prints a lattice pattern of yellow, magenta, and cyan lines. On the chart, look at the values on the right side that are next to the straightest lines for each of the three colors. If the value for the straightest line is 0, color registration adjustment is not required. If the value for the straightest line is any value other than 0, specify the adjustment values under Color Registration Adjustments. |
Color Registration Adjustments |
Specifies lateral (perpendicular to paper feed direction) and process (paper feed direction) color adjustment values individually for Yellow, Magenta, and Cyan within the range of -9 to 9. |
Purpose:
To clean each toner cartridge or PHD unit, or to stir the toner in a new toner cartridge.
Values:
Clean Developer |
Stirs the toner in a new toner cartridge. |
Yellow Toner Refresh |
Cleans the toner in the yellow toner cartridge. |
Magenta Toner Refresh |
Cleans the toner in the magenta toner cartridge. |
Cyan Toner Refresh |
Cleans the toner in the cyan toner cartridge. |
Black Toner Refresh |
Cleans the toner in the black toner cartridge. |
Drum Refresh |
Cleans the surface of the PHD unit. |
Purpose:
To specify the altitude of the location where the printer is installed.
The discharge phenomenon for charging the photo conductor varies with barometric pressure. Adjustments are performed by specifying the altitude of the location where the printer is being used.
Purpose:
To initialize the NV (nonvolatile) memory. After executing this function to automatically restart the printer, all the menu parameters are reset to their default values.
Values:
Reset Defaults and restart printer |
Click Start to initialize the non-volatile memory (NVM). |
Reset Defaults User (Fax) Section |
Click Start to initialize the fax number entries in the Address Book. |
Reset Defaults User (Scan) Section |
Click Start to initialize the e-mail and server address entries in the Address Book. |
Purpose:
To specify whether or not to use another manufacturer's toner cartridge.
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NOTICE: Use of a non-Dell toner cartridge may result in some of the printer's functions being unavailable, a reduction in print quality, or deterioration of the printer's reliability. Use of a new Dell brand toner cartridge is recommended for your printer. The Dell warranty does not cover any problems caused by the use of any accessory, part, or component that is not supplied by Dell. |
Purpose:
To initialize the print meter of the printer. When the print meter is initialized, the meter count is reset to 0.
Purpose:
To specify the clock settings.
Values:
Date Format |
Specifies the date format; yy/mm/dd, mm/dd/yy, or dd/mm/yy. |
Time Format |
Specifies the time format; 24H or 12H. |
Time Zone |
Specifies the time zone. |
Set Date |
Specifies the current date. |
Set Time |
Specifies the current time. |
Purpose:
To specify a link used for ordering consumables, which can be accessed from Order Supplies at: in the left frame.
Values:
Select Reorder URL |
Sets a URL to be linked to Order Supplies at: |
Regular |
Displays the regular URL (http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna) that can be linked to Order Supplies at:. |
Premier |
Displays the premier URL (http://premier.dell.com) that can be linked to Order Supplies at:. |
Use the Print Server Settings menu to set the type of printer interface and the necessary conditions for communication.
The following tabbed pages are displayed in the top of the right frame.
The Print Server Reports tab includes the Print Server Setup Page and the E-Mail Alert Setup Page.
Purpose:
To verify the current settings of TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) protocol and printing ports. On this page, you can only verify the settings of items. If you want to change the settings, go to the pages in the Print Server Settings tab.
Values:
Ethernet |
Ethernet Settings |
Displays the current settings of Ethernet transmission rate and the duplex settings. |
Current Ethernet Settings |
Displays the current Ethernet settings. |
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MAC Address |
Displays the printer's Media Access Control Address (MAC) address. |
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TCP/IP Settings |
Host Name |
Displays the host name. |
IP Address Mode |
Displays the IP address mode. |
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IP Address |
Displays the IP address. |
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Subnet Mask |
Displays the subnet mask. |
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Gateway Address |
Displays the gateway address. |
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DNS |
Get DNS Server Address from DHCP |
Displays whether to automatically set the DNS server address via DHCP. |
Current DNS Server Address |
Displays the current DNS server address. |
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WINS |
WINS Mode |
Displays whether to automatically set the primary and secondary WINS server addresses via DHCP. |
WINS Primary Server |
Displays the primary WINS server address. |
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WINS Secondary Server |
Displays the secondary WINS server address. |
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LPD |
Port Status |
Displays the port status of the Line Printer Daemon (LPD) protocol. |
Connection Time-Out |
Displays the connection timeout period. |
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Port9100 |
Port Status |
Displays the port status. |
Port Number |
Displays the port number. |
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Connection Time-Out |
Displays the connection timeout period. |
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HTTP |
Port Status |
Displays the port status. |
Port Number |
Displays the port number. |
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Simultaneous Connections |
Displays the maximum number of simultaneous connections. |
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Connection Time-Out |
Displays the connection timeout period. |
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SNMP |
Port Status |
Displays the port status. |
FTP Client |
Connection Time-Out |
Displays the connection timeout period. |
FTP Passive |
Displays whether to enable the FTP Passive mode. |
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SMB Client |
Connection Time-Out |
Displays the connection timeout period. |
IP Filter (IPv4)*1 |
Access List |
Displays the list of IP addresses that are permitted or denied access to the printer. |
*1 This item is only available for LPD or Port9100. |
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Purpose:
To verify the current settings of SMTP/POP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol/Post Office Protocol) used for the e-mail feature and E-Mail Alerts feature. In this page, you can only verify the settings of items. If you want to change the settings, go to the pages in the Print Server Settings tab.
Values:
E-Mail Server Settings |
Port Status |
Displays the port status. |
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Primary SMTP Gateway |
Displays the primary SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) gateway. |
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SMTP Port Number |
Displays the SMTP port number. |
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E-Mail Send Authentication |
Displays the authentication method for outgoing e-mail. |
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POP3 Server Address |
Displays the POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3) server address. |
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POP3 Port Number |
Displays the POP3 port number. |
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Reply Address |
Displays the IP address of servers connected with SMTP protocol when data is incoming. |
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SMTP Server Connection |
Displays the status of the SMTP server connection. |
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E-Mail Alert Settings |
E-Mail List 1 |
Displays the acceptable e-mail addresses for the E-Mail Alert feature specified in E-Mail List 1. |
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Select Alerts for List 1 |
Supplies Alerts |
Displays the status, and whether to receive an E-Mail Alert, for consumables. |
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Paper Handling Alerts |
Displays the status, and whether to receive an E-Mail Alert, for paper handling. |
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Service Call |
Displays the status, and whether to receive an E-Mail Alert, for Service Call. |
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E-Mail List 2 |
Displays the acceptable e-mail addresses for the E-Mail Alert feature specified in E-Mail List 2. |
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Select Alerts for List 2 |
Supplies Alerts |
Displays the status, and whether to receive an E-Mail Alert, for consumables. |
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Paper Handling Alerts |
Displays the status, and whether to receive an E-Mail Alert, for paper handling. |
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Service Call |
Displays the status, and whether to receive an E-Mail Alert, for Service Calls. |
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The Print Server Settings tab includes Basic Information, Port Settings, TCP/IP, E-Mail Alert, SNMP, and Scan To Network pages.
Purpose:
To configure the printer's basic information.
Values:
System Settings |
Printer Name |
Specifies the name of the printer using up to 31 alphanumeric characters. |
Location |
Specifies the location of the printer using up to 63 alphanumeric characters. |
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Contact Person |
Specifies the contact name, number, and other information of the printer's administrator and service center using up to 63 alphanumeric characters. |
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Administrator E-Mail Address |
Specifies the contact address of the printer's administrator and service center using up to 63 alphanumeric characters. |
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Asset Tag Number |
Enter the asset tag number for the printer. |
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EWS Settings |
Auto Refresh |
Sets whether or not to automatically refresh the contents of the status display pages. |
Auto Refresh Interval |
Sets the time interval for refreshing the contents of the status display pages automatically from 15 to 600 seconds. |
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NOTE: The Auto Refresh feature is effective for the contents of the top frame, Printer Status page, Job List page, and Completed Jobs page. |
Purpose:
To specify whether to enable or disable printing ports and management protocol features.
Values:
Ethernet |
Ethernet Settings |
Auto |
Detects the Ethernet transmission rate and the duplex settings automatically. |
10BASE-T Half-Duplex |
Selects 10Base-T Half-Duplex as the default value. |
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10BASE-T Full-Duplex |
Selects 10Base-T Full-Duplex as the default value. |
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100BASE-TX Half-Duplex |
Selects 100Base-TX Half-Duplex as the default value. |
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100BASE-TX Full-Duplex |
Selects 100Base-TX Full-Duplex as the default value. |
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Current Ethernet Settings |
Displays the current settings of the Ethernet. |
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MAC Address |
Displays the printer's MAC address. |
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Port Status |
LPD |
Select the check box to enable LPD. |
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Port9100 |
Select the check box to enable Port9100. |
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E-Mail Alert |
Select the check box to enable the E-Mail Alert feature. |
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SNMP Agent |
Select the check box to enable the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) agent. You can also configure the transport protocol to be used. UDP and IPX can be selected simultaneously as the transport protocol. IPX is only available when the multi-protocol card is installed. |
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NOTE: The settings in the Port Settings page will be valid only when the printer is rebooted. When you change or configure the settings, click the Apply New Settings button to apply the new settings. |
Purpose:
To configure the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address of the printer.
Values:
TCP/IP Settings |
Host Name |
Specifies the host name. |
IP Address Mode |
Specifies the method for acquiring the IP address. |
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Manual IP Address |
When an IP address is being set manually, the IP is allocated to the printer using the format nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn. Each octet that makes up nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn is a value in the range of 0 to 254. 127 and any value in the range of 224 to 254 cannot be specified for the first octet of a gateway address. |
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Manual Subnet Mask |
When an IP address is being set manually, the subnet mask is specified using the format nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn. Each octet that makes up nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn is a value in the range of 0 to 255. 255.255.255.255 cannot be specified as the subnet mask. |
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Manual Gateway Address |
When an IP address is being set manually, the gateway address is specified using the format nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn. Each octet that makes up nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn is a value in the range of 0 to 254. 127 and any value in the range of 224 to 254 cannot be specified for the first octet of a gateway address. |
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DNS |
DNS Domain Name |
Sets the DNS domain name. |
Get DNS Server Address from DHCP |
Allows you to enable or disable the automatic setting of the DNS server address via DHCP. |
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DNS Server Address |
Manually sets the DNS server address in xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx format when Get DNS Server Address from DHCP is not selected. |
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WINS |
WINS Mode |
Allows you to enable or disable the automatic setting of the primary and secondary WINS server addresses via DHCP. |
WINS Primary Server*2 |
Manually sets the primary WINS server address in xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx format when WINS Mode is not selected. |
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WINS Secondary Server*2 |
Manually sets the secondary (backup) WINS server address in xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx format when WINS Mode is not selected. |
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LPD |
Connection Time-Out |
Sets the connection timeout period from 1 to 1000 seconds. |
IP Filter (IPv4) |
To set the IP Filter settings, click IP Filter (IPv4). The IP Filter (IPv4) page is displayed. |
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Port9100 |
Port Number |
Sets the port number from 9000 to 9999. |
Connection Time-Out |
Sets the connection timeout period between 1 and 1000 seconds. |
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IP Filter (IPv4) |
To set the IP Filter settings, click IP Filter (IPv4). The IP Filter (IPv4) page is displayed. |
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HTTP |
Port Number |
Sets the port number to 80 or from 8000 to 9999. |
Simultaneous Connections |
Displays the maximum number of simultaneous connections. |
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Connection Time-Out |
Sets the connection timeout period from 1 to 255 seconds. |
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IP Filter*1 |
Address |
Sets the address in the address field. Enter a numeric value between 0 and 255 in each field of "aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd." However, "aaa" cannot be 127 or 224-254. |
Address Mask |
Sets the Subnet Mask in the Mask field. Enter a numeric value between 0 and 255 in each field. |
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Active Mode |
Sets whether to reject or permit printing from the specified network addresses, or disables IP filtering for the specified addresses. |
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*1 This item is only available for LPD or Port9100. |
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To configure the IP Filter feature, enter an IP address to be filtered in the Address field and the Subnet Mask in the Address Mask field. Enter a numeric value between 0 and 255 in each field. "*" is appended to the current value.
Setup Procedure
You can set up to a maximum of five items and the first item set takes priority. When setting multiple filters, enter the shortest address first followed by a slightly longer address, a longer address and so on.
The following section explains how the IP Filter operates.
The following describes the procedure to enable printing only from the "192.168.100.10" IP address.
Procedures:
i. Click the first column of the Access List row 1.
ii. Enter "192.168.100.10" in the Address field and "255.255.255.255" in the Address Mask field.
iii. Select Permit.
iv. Click Apply New Settings.
The following describes the procedure to disable printing only from the "192.168.100.10" IP address.
Procedures:
i. Click the first column of the Access List row 1.
ii. Enter "192.168.100.10" in the Address field and "255.255.255.255" in the Address Mask field.
iii. Select Reject.
iv. Click the first column of the Access List row 2.
v. Enter "0.0.0.0" in the Address field and "0.0.0.0" in the Address Mask field.
vi. Select Permit.
vii. Click Apply New Settings.
You can enable printing from the "192.168" network address and disable printing from the "192.168.200" network address.
The example below describes how to enable printing from the "192.168.200.10" IP address.
Procedures:
i. Click the first column of the Access List row 1.
ii. Enter "192.168.200.10" in the Address field and "255.255.255.255" in the Address Mask field.
iii. Select Permit.
iv. Click the first column of the Access List row 2.
v. Enter "192.168.200.0" in the Address field and "255.255.255.0" in the Address Mask field.
vi. Select Reject.
vii. Click the first column of the Access List row 3.
viii. Enter "192.168.0.0" in the Address field and "255.255.0.0" in the Address Mask field.
ix. Select Permit.
x. Click Apply New Settings.
Purpose:
To configure detailed settings for the E-Mail Alert. This page can also be displayed by clicking E-Mail Alert in the left frame.
Values:
E-Mail Server Settings |
Primary SMTP Gateway |
Sets the primary SMTP gateway. |
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SMTP Port Number |
Specifies the SMTP port number. This must be 25, 587 or between 5000 and 65535. |
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E-Mail Send Authentication |
Specifies the authentication method for outgoing e-mail. |
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SMTP Login User |
Specifies the SMTP login user. Up to 63 alphanumeric characters, periods, hyphens, under bars, and at symbols (@) can be used. If specifying more than one address, separate them using commas. |
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SMTP Login Password |
Specifies the SMTP account password using up to 31 alphanumeric characters. |
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Re-enter SMTP Login Password |
Enter the SMTP account password again to confirm. |
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POP3 Server Address*1 |
Specifies the POP3 server address in IP address format of "aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd" or as a DNS host name using up to 63 characters. |
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POP3 Port Number*1 |
Specifies the POP3 server port number. This must be 110 or between 5000 and 65535. |
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POP User Name*1 |
Specifies the POP3 account user name. Up to 63 alphanumeric characters, periods, hyphens, under bars, and at symbols (@) can be used. If specifying more than one address, separate them using commas. |
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POP User Password*1 |
Specifies the POP3 account password using up to 31 alphanumeric characters. |
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Re-enter POP User Password |
Enter the password again to confirm. |
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Reply Address |
Designates the reply e-mail address sent with each E-mail Alert. |
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SMTP Server Connection |
Displays the status of the SMTP server connection. |
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E-Mail Alert Settings |
E-Mail List 1 |
Sets acceptable e-mail addresses for the E-Mail Alert feature using up to 255 alphanumeric characters. |
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Select Alerts for List 1 |
Supplies Alerts |
Select the check box to receive an E-Mail Alert for consumables. |
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Paper Handling Alerts |
Select the check box to receive an E-Mail Alert for paper handling. |
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Service Call |
Select the check box to receive an E-Mail Alert for Service Calls. |
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E-Mail List 2 |
Sets acceptable e-mail addresses for the E-Mail Alert feature using up to 255 alphanumeric characters. |
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Select Alerts for List 2 |
Supplies Alerts |
Select the check box to receive an E-Mail Alert for consumables. |
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Paper Handling Alerts |
Select the check box to receive an E-Mail Alert for paper handling. |
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Service Call |
Select the check box to receive an E-Mail Alert for Service Calls. |
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*1 Available when POP before SMTP (Plain) or POP before SMTP (APOP) for E-Mail Send Authentication is selected. |
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Purpose:
To configure the detailed settings of SNMP.
Values:
SNMP |
Community Name |
Community Name (Read only) |
Specifies the community name to access (read only) data using up to 31 alphanumeric characters. The original setting will remain valid if no input is made. Characters entered for the Community Name (Read Only) in the previous settings will not be displayed on the screen. The default Read Community is public. |
Re-enter Community Name (Read only) |
Enter the community name (read only) again to confirm. |
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Community Name (Read/Write) |
Specifies the community name to access (read and write) data using up to 31 alphanumeric characters. The original setting will remain valid if no input is made. Characters entered for the Community Name (Read/Write) in the previous settings will not be displayed on the screen. The default Read/Write Community is private. |
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Re-enter Community Name (Read/Write) |
Enter the community name (read and write) again to confirm. |
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Community Name (Trap) |
Specifies the community name used for trap up to 31 alphanumeric characters. The original settings will remain valid if no input is made. Characters entered for the Community Name (Trap) in the previous settings will not be displayed on the screen. The default Trap Community is " " (NULL). |
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Re-enter Community Name (Trap) |
Enter the community name (trap) again to confirm. |
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SNMP |
Trap Notification (IP) 1-4 |
Trap Address Type |
Select the trap address type from Off and IPv4. Selecting Off clears the settings in Trap Address, Port Number, and Notify, and does not notify trap occurrence. Selecting IPv4 allows you to enter Trap Address in IPv4 format. |
Trap Address |
Specify the IP address in the nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn:mmmmm format. Each section of "nnn" is a variable value between 0 and 255. Note that values 127 and 224-254 are not valid for the first three-digits only. IP socket mmmmm is a variable value between 0 and 65535. |
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Port Number |
Enter the SNMP trap destination port number. |
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Notify |
Select the check box to notify trap occurrence. |
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Authenticate Error Trap |
Select the check box to notify Authenticate Error Trap. |
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Purpose:
To specify the client when scanning data.
Values:
FTP Client |
Connection Time-Out |
Sets the connection timeout period from 1 to 60 seconds. |
FTP Passive |
Sets whether or not to enable the FTP Passive mode. |
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SMB Client |
Connection Time-Out |
Sets the connection timeout period from 1 to 60 seconds. |
The Other Features tab includes Set Password and Reset Print Server pages.
Purpose:
To set or change the password that is required to access the printer's setup parameters from the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool.
Set the password of the operator panel from Panel Lock in the Printer Settings. This page can also be displayed by clicking Set Password in the left frame.
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NOTE: To restore the password to the default (NULL), initialize the non-volatile memory (NVM). |
Values:
Administrator Password |
Sets the password using up to 10 alphanumeric characters. The password will appear as asterisks (*) in the field when it is entered. |
Re-enter Administrator Password |
Enter the password again to confirm. |
Purpose:
To initialize NVRAM (non-volatile RAM) for the network feature and reboot the printer. You can also initialize the printer's NVRAM from Reset Defaults in the Printer Settings menu.
Values:
Initialize NIC NVRAM Memory and restart printer |
Click the Start button to initialize NVRAM. Network settings will revert to the factory default settings and reboot the network capability. |
Restart Printer |
Click the Start button to reboot the printer. |
The Copy Printer Settings menu includes the Copy Printer Settings and Copy Printer Settings Report pages.
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NOTE: You cannot copy the following printer settings: |
Purpose:
To copy the printer settings to one or more of the same model of the printer.
To copy the settings to another printer, specify the IP address and password of the printer to which the settings are copied in the IP Address text box and Password text box. Then, click the Copy the settings to the Host in the above list button. Copying the settings is complete. The connection time-out period is 60 seconds. After that, you can check whether the settings were copied to this page. And you need to check the Copy the settings to the Host in the above list and reboot the printer menu of the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool in the destination printer to verify if the settings were actually copied or not.
If the settings can be copied but the printer configuration is different, the settings of only the same items are copied. Printer settings are simultaneously copied to printers of up to 10 IP addresses.
Purpose:
To verify the histories of copying.
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NOTE: The history is cleared by turning off the printer. |
The Printer Volume menu includes the Print Volume and Dell ColorTrack pages.
Purpose:
To verify the number of printed pages. This page can also be displayed by clicking Print Volume in the left frame.
Values:
Printer Page Count |
Displays the total number of pages printed since the printer was shipped from the factory. |
Paper Used |
Displays the number of pages printed for each paper size. |
Purpose:
To specify which users have access to color printing and to limit print volume per user.
Values:
Print User Limitation |
Select the check box to restrict users from using the printer. |
Permit printing without specifying user |
Select the check box to use the printer without user limitations. |
User Registration |
Displayed when Print User Limitation is enabled. To register a user, click Edit User Registration to open the Edit Print User Registration page, and then specify User Registration No. and click Edit to open the Print User Settings page. |
Purpose:
To edit the print meter setting for each user.
Values:
User No. List to: |
Selecting each button displays a list of print meter settings for the group of user registration numbers indicated on the button. |
No.: User Name: |
Displays a user registration number and name of the user registered under that number. User registration numbers without an entry show (Not in Use) in the User Name column. |
MonoCount (Limit) |
Displays the total number of monochrome pages printed to date and the maximum number of monochrome pages the user is permitted to print. |
ColorCount (Limit) |
Displays the total number of color pages printed to date and the maximum number of color pages the user is permitted to print. |
Delete |
Deletes the entry for the selected user registration number. |
Confirm/Change |
Displays a dialog box where you can edit the entry for the selected user registration number. |
Create |
Displays a dialog box where you can create a new entry under the selected user registration number. |
Purpose:
To view or edit the user entries on the Edit Print User Registration page, or create a new entry. The following items are in the dialog box that appears when you click the Confirm/Change or Create button on the Edit Print User Registration page.
Values:
User Registration No. |
Displays the selected user registration number. |
User Name |
Allows you to view or edit the name of the user registered under the selected user registration number, or enter a user name for the new entry. |
Password |
Displays the password associated with the user name in asterisks, or allows you to enter a password for the new entry. |
Re-enter Password |
Enter the password again to confirm. |
Color Mode Limitation |
Specifies whether to permit only monochrome printing or both color and monochrome printing. |
Upper Limit for Color Print |
Sets the maximum number of color pages the user is permitted to print. |
Cumulative Color Page Count |
Displays the total number of color pages printed to date. |
Upper Limit for Monochrome Print |
Sets the maximum number of monochrome pages the user is permitted to print. |
Cumulative Monochrome Page Count |
Displays the total number of monochrome pages printed to date.
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Apply New Settings |
Press this button to apply the new settings. |
Restore Settings |
Press this button to restore the previous settings. |
Back |
Press this button to return to the Edit Print User Registration page. |
Purpose:
To delete the user entries registered on the Edit Print User Registration page. The following items are in the dialog box that appears when you click the Delete button on the Edit Print User Registration page.
Values:
User Registration No. |
Displays the selected user registration number. |
User Name |
Displays the name of the user registered under the user registration number. |
Apply New Settings |
Press this button to apply the new settings. |
Back |
Press this button to return to the Edit Print User Registration page. |
The Address Book menu includes the E-Mail Address, Server Address, and Phone Book pages.
E-Mail Address |
E-Mail Address |
Allows you to view, edit, or create e-mail address entries. |
E-Mail Group |
Allows you to view, edit, or create e-mail group entries. |
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Default Setup |
Allows you to view, edit, or set the default e-mail subject and message. |
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Server Address |
Server Address |
Allows you to view, edit, or create server address entries. |
Phone Book |
FAX Speed Dial |
Allows you to view, edit, or create speed dial entries. |
FAX Group |
Allows you to view, edit, or create fax group entries. |
The E-mail Address page includes the following subpages.
E-Mail Address |
Allows you to view, edit, or create e-mail address entries. |
E-Mail Group |
Allows you to view, edit, or create e-mail group entries. |
Default Setup |
Allows you to view, edit, or set the default e-mail subject and message. |
Purpose:
To view the e-mail address entries registered on the E-Mail Address page.
Values:
Address List to: |
Selecting each button displays a list of entries for the group of user IDs indicated on the button. |
ID : Name |
Displays a user ID and the name of the user registered under that user ID. IDs without an entry show (Not in Use) in the Name column. |
Address |
Displays the e-mail address of the user. |
Delete |
Deletes the entry for the selected user ID. |
Confirm / Change |
Displays a dialog box where you can edit the entry of the selected user ID. |
Create |
Displays a dialog box where you can create a new entry under the selected user ID. |
Purpose:
To view or edit the e-mail address entries on the E-Mail Address page, or create a new entry. The following items are in the dialog box that appears when you click the Confirm/Change or Create button on the E-mail Address top page.
Values:
ID |
Displays the selected user ID. |
Name |
Allows you to view or edit the name of the user registered under the user ID, or enter a name for the new entry. |
Address |
Allows you to view or edit the e-mail address of the user, or enter an e-mail address for the new entry. |
Delete |
Press this button to delete the entry for the user ID. This button is available only on the dialog box for editing an existing entry. |
Apply New Settings |
Press this button to apply the new settings. |
Restore Settings |
Press this button to restore the previous settings. |
Back |
Press this button to return to the top page. |
Purpose:
To delete the e-mail address entries registered on the E-Mail Address page. The following items are in the dialog box that appears when you click the Delete button on the E-mail Address top page.
Values:
ID |
Displays the selected user ID. |
Name |
Displays the name of the of the user registered under the selected user ID. |
Address |
Displays the e-mail address of the user. |
Apply New Settings |
Press this button to apply the new settings. |
Back |
Press this button to return to the top page. |
Purpose:
To view the e-mail address entries registered on the E-Mail Group page.
Values:
GroupID : Name |
Displays a group ID and the assigned group name. IDs without an entry show (Not in Use) in the Name column. |
Delete |
Deletes the entry for the selected group ID. |
Confirm / Change |
Displays a dialog box where you can edit the entry for the selected group ID. |
Create |
Displays a dialog box where you can create a new entry under the selected group ID. |
Purpose:
To view or edit the e-mail address group entries on the E-Mail Group page, or create a new entry. The following items are in the dialog box that appears when you click the Confirm/Change or Create button on the E-Mail Group top page.
Values:
E-Mail Group |
ID |
Displays the selected group ID. |
Name |
Allows you to view or edit the name assigned for the group ID, or enter a new group name. |
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E-Mail Address |
Address List to: |
Selecting each button displays a list of entries for the group of IDs indicated on the button. |
ID : Name |
Displays a user ID and the name of the user registered under that user ID. IDs without an entry show (Not in Use) in the Name column. |
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Address |
Allows you to view or edit the e-mail address of an entry registered under the selected user ID, or enter an e-mail address for the new entry. |
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Apply New Settings |
Press this button to apply the new settings. |
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Restore Settings |
Press this button to restore the previous settings. |
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Back |
Press this button to return to the top page. |
Purpose:
To delete the e-mail group entries registered on the E-Mail Group page. The following items are in the dialog box that appears when you click the Delete button on the E-mail Group top page.
Values:
ID |
Displays the selected group ID. |
Name |
Displays the name assigned for the group ID. |
Apply New Settings |
Press this button to apply the new settings. |
Back |
Press this button to return to the top page. |
Purpose:
To set the default e-mail subject and message.
Values:
Default Subject |
Allows you to enter the default e-mail subject. |
Body Text |
Allows you to enter the default e-mail message. |
Apply New Settings |
Press this button to apply the new settings. |
Restore Settings |
Press this button to restore the previous settings. |
Purpose:
To view the server address entries registered on the Server Address page.
Values:
Address List to: |
Selecting each button displays a list of entries for the group of IDs indicated on the button. |
ID : Name |
Displays a server ID and the name of a file directory registered under that server ID. IDs without an entry show (Not in Use) in the Name column. |
Server Address |
Displays the address of the file directory. |
Delete |
Deletes the entry for the selected server ID. |
Confirm / Change |
Displays a dialog box where you can edit the entry for the selected server ID. |
Create |
Displays a dialog box where you can create a new entry under the selected server ID. |
Purpose:
To view or edit the server address entries on the Server Address page, or create a new entry. The following items are in the dialog box that appears when you click the Confirm/Change or Create button on the Server Address top page.
Values:
ID |
Displays the selected server ID. |
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Name |
Allows you to view or change the server name assigned to the server ID, or enter a new server name. |
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Server Type |
FTP |
Select this to store scanned documents on a server via the FTP protocol. |
SMB |
Select this to store scanned documents on a computer via the Server Message Block (SMB) protocol. |
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Server Address |
Allows you to view or edit the server address registered under the server ID, or enter a new server address. |
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Share Name |
Allows you to view or edit the assigned shared name, or enter a new shared name, when Server Type is set to SMB. |
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Server Path |
Allows you to view or edit the assigned server path, or enter a new path. |
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Server Port Number |
Allows you to view or edit the assigned server port number, or enter a new port number. If you leave the text box blank, the default port number (FTP: 21, SMB: 139) will be used. |
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Login Name |
Allows you to view or edit the login name that is required to access the selected protocol, or enter a new login name. |
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Login Password |
Allows you to view or edit the password that is required to access the selected protocol, or enter a new password. |
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Re-enter Password |
Enter the password again to confirm. |
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Apply New Settings |
Press this button to apply the new settings. |
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Restore Settings |
Press this button to restore the previous settings. |
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Back |
Press this button to return to the top page. |
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Purpose:
To delete the server address entries registered on the Server Address page. The following items are in the dialog box that appears when you click the Delete button on the Server Address top page.
Values:
ID |
Displays the selected server ID. |
Name |
Displays the name assigned for the server ID. |
Server Address |
Displays the server address registered under the server ID. |
Apply New Settings |
Press this button to apply the new settings. |
Back |
Press this button to return to the top page. |
The Phone Book page includes the following subpages.
FAX Speed Dial |
Allows you to view, edit, or create speed dial entries. |
FAX Group |
Allows you to view, edit, or create fax group entries. |
Purpose:
To view the fax number entries registered on the FAX Speed Dial page.
Values:
Speed Dial List to: |
Selecting each button displays a list of entries for the group of speed dial codes indicated on the button. |
Speed Dial : Name |
Displays the IDs registered in the group. |
Phone Number |
Displays a speed dial code and the name of an entry registered under the speed dial code. IDs without an entry show (Not in Use) in the Name column. |
Delete |
Deletes the entry for the selected speed dial code. |
Confirm / Change |
Displays a dialog box where you can edit the entry for the selected speed dial code. |
Create |
Displays a dialog box where you can create a new entry under the selected speed dial code. |
Purpose:
To view or edit the speed dial entries on the FAX Speed Dial page, or create a new entry. The following items are in the dialog box that appears when you click the Confirm/Change or Create button on the FAX Speed Dial top page.
Values:
Speed Dial |
Displays the selected speed dial code. |
Delete |
Press this button to delete the entry for the speed dial code. This button is available only on the dialog box for editing an existing entry. |
Name
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Allows you to view or edit the name of an entry registered under the speed dial code, or enter a name for the new entry. |
Phone Number |
Allows you to view or edit the fax number of an entry registered under the speed dial code, or enter a fax number for the new entry. |
Apply New Settings |
Press this button to apply the new settings. |
Restore Settings |
Press this button to restore the previous settings. |
Back |
Press this button to return to the top page. |
Purpose:
To delete the speed dial entries registered on the FAX Speed Dial page. The following items are in the dialog box that appears when you click the Delete button on the FAX Speed Dial top page.
Values:
Speed Dial |
Displays the selected speed dial code. |
Name |
Displays the name registered under the speed dial code. |
Phone Number |
Displays the fax number registered under the speed dial code. |
Apply New Settings |
Press this button to apply the new settings. |
Back |
Press this button to return to the top page. |
Purpose:
To view the fax group entries registered on the FAX Group page.
Values:
ID : Name |
Displays a fax group ID and the assigned group name. IDs without an entry show (Not in Use) in the Name column. |
Delete |
Deletes the entry for the selected group ID. |
Confirm / Change |
Displays a dialog box where you can edit the entry for the selected group ID. |
Create |
Displays a dialog box where you can create a new entry under the selected group ID. |
Purpose:
To view or edit the fax number group entries on the FAX Group page, or create a new entry. The following items are in the dialog box that appears when you click the Confirm/Change or Create button on the FAX Group top page.
Values:
FAX Group |
ID |
Displays the selected group ID. |
Name |
Allows you to view or edit the name assigned for the group ID, or enter a new group name. |
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FAX Speed Dial |
Speed Dial List to: |
Selecting each button displays a list of entries for the group of speed dial codes indicated on the button. |
Speed Dial : Name |
Displays a speed dial code and the names of an entry registered under the speed dial code. Speed dial codes without an entry show (Not in Use) in the Name column. |
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Phone Number |
Allows you to view or edit the fax number of an entry registered under the selected speed dial code, or enter a fax number for the new entry. |
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Apply New Settings |
Press this button to apply the new settings. |
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Restore Settings |
Press this button to restore the previous settings. |
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Back |
Press this button to return to the top page. |
Purpose:
To delete the fax number group entries registered on the FAX Group page. The following items are in the dialog box that appears when you click the Delete button on the FAX Group top page.
Values:
ID |
Displays the selected group ID. |
Name |
Displays the name assigned for the group ID. |
Apply New Settings |
Press this button to apply the new settings. |
Back |
Press this button to return to the top page. |
Use the Tray Settings menu to set the paper size and type of paper loaded in the tray 1.
Values:
Tray 1 Paper Type |
Sets the type of paper loaded in the tray 1. |
Tray 1 Paper Size |
Sets the size of paper loaded in the tray 1. |
Tray 1 Custom Size - Y |
Sets the length of custom size paper loaded in the tray 1. |
Tray 1 Custom Size - X |
Sets the width of custom size paper loaded in the tray 1. |
Display Popup |
Sets whether to display a popup message that prompts the user to set the paper size and type when the paper is loaded in the tray 1. |