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Installing Printer Drivers on Computers Running Windows
®
Use the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool to monitor the status of your network printer without leaving your
desk. You can view and/or change the printer settings, monitor toner level, and acknowledge the timing of ordering
replacement consumables. You can click the Dell supplies link for ordering supplies.
NOTE:
The
Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool
is not available when the printer is directly connected to a computer or a print
server.
To launch the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool , type the printer's IP address in your web browser. The printer
configuration appears on the screen.
You can set up the
Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool to send you an e-mail when the printer needs supplies or
intervention.
To set up e-mail alerts:
1 Launch the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool .
2
Click E-Mail Alert link.
3 Under E-Mail Server Settings , enter the Primary SMTP Gateway , Reply Address , and your or key operator's e-mail
address in the e-mail list box.
4 Click Apply New Settings .
NOTE:
Connection pending until printer sends an alert
is displayed on the SMTP server until an error occurs.
Network Printer Setup on a Remote Network
Before Installation
Before you start remote installation, perform the following procedures.
Allow Print Spooler to Accept Client Connections
NOTE:
This step is required for Windows XP 64-bit Edition, Windows Vista, Windows Vista 64-bit Edition, Windows 7, Windows 7
64-bit Edition, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 64-bit
Edition, Windows Server 2008 R2.
For Windows XP 64-bit Edition, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Server 2008:
1 Click Start
→
All Programs (for Windows Vista only)
→
Accessories (for Windows Vista only)
→
Run .
2 Type
gpedit.msc
, and then click OK .
3 Click Computer Configuration
→
Administrative Templates
→
Printers .
4 Right-click Allow Print Spooler to accept client connections and select Properties .
5 On the Setting tab, select Enabled , and then click OK .
6 Restart the computer.
For Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7:
1 Click Start
→
All Programs (for Windows 7 only)
→
Accessories (for Windows 7 only)
→
Run .
2 Type
gpedit.msc
, and then click OK .
3 Click Computer Configuration
→
Administrative Templates
→
Printers .
4 Right-click Allow Print Spooler to accept client connections and select Edit .
5 Select Enabled , and then click OK .
6 Restart the computer.