Network Basics
Dell 7130cdn Professional Color Printer
User Guide
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UNIX (Linux)
Your printer supports connection to a variety of UNIX platforms through the network interface.
The workstations currently supported by EWS for UNIX/Linux to a network-connected printer are:
•
Sun Solaris
•
IBM AIX
•
Hewlett-Packard HP-UX
•
Linux (i386)
The following procedures enable you to connect your printer using any of the supported versions
of UNIX or Linux listed above.
Quick Install Steps
Perform the following procedures to set up the printer and install the appropriate drivers.
From the Printer
To set up the printer:
1. Verify that both TCP/IP protocol and the proper connector are enabled.
2. On the control panel, select one of these IP address options:
•
Allow the printer to set up a DHCP address.
•
Enter the IP address manually.
3. Print the Configuration page and keep it for reference.
From Your Computer
To install the printer:
1. Go to
www.support.dell.com
.
2. Click
Drivers and Downloads
.
3. Select either
Choose by Service Tag
or
Choose a Model
option to navigate to
Dell 7130cdn printer.
4. Select
Unix
from the
Operating System
drop-down menu, and then click
Go
.
5. Click the EWS for Unix package for the operating system this will be installed in. This is the
core package and must be installed first before the printer package.
6. Click the
Start
button to begin downloading.
7. Repeat steps 1 and 2, and then click the
Printer Package for use with Services for Unix
link.
