Using the printer software
Minimum system requirements
The printer software requires up to 500 MB of free disk space.
Supported operating systems
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Microsoft Windows 7 (Web only)
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Microsoft Windows Vista (SP1)
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Microsoft Windows XP (SP3)
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Microsoft Windows 2000 (SP4 or greater)
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Linux Ubuntu 8.04 LTS and 8.10 (Web only)
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Linux OpenSUSE 11.0 and 11.1 (Web only)
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Linux Fedora 10 (Web only)
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The printer driver for this operating system is available only at
support.dell.com
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Using the Windows printer software
Software installed during printer installation
When you set up the printer using the installation software CD, all the necessary software was installed. You may
have chosen to install some additional programs. The following table provides an overview of various software
programs and what they can help you do.
If you did not install these additional programs during initial installation, then reinsert the installation software CD,
run the installation software, and then select
Install Additional Software
from the Software Already Installed screen.
Printer software
Use the
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Dell Printer Home
(referred to as Printer Home)
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Launch applications or programs.
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Access the Fax Solutions software.
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Scan or e-mail a photo or document.
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Edit scanned documents.
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Scan documents to PDF.
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Adjust settings for the printer.
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Order supplies.
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Maintain ink cartridges.
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Print a test page.
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Register the printer.
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Contact technical support.
Using the printer software
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