Understanding The Printer Software; Software Overview - Dell 1815dn - All-in-one Laser Printer Owner's Manual

Understanding the Printer Software

Software Overview

After setting up your printer and connecting it your computer, install the drivers and utilities from
drivers and utilities CD
the
printer at the same time, the drivers and utilities are automatically installed. You don't need to
drivers and utilities CD
install them. The
• Dell Printer Drivers- enables your computer to communicate with your printer. To use your printer
as a printer in Windows, you must install the printer driver(s). For information about installing
the printer drivers in Windows, see "Installing Dell Software For Local Printing" on page 32.
• Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool- enables you to monitor the status of your network printer
without leaving your desk.
• Printer Settings Utility- enables you to set up fax phonebook and the printer's other options from
your computer desktop. It also allows you to update the printer firmware. You can also configure
the scan destination application that is launched when you access Scan and then PC menu.
• Dell Toner Management System
when you send a job to print. The Dell Toner Management System window also displays the level
of toner remaining and allows you to order replacement toner cartridges.
• PaperPort- enables you to scan documents, create PDFs, and turn your scanned images into
editable Microsoft Word, Excel, or text files. PaperPort provides improved scanning features and
supports annotations on all image types. PaperPort's enhanced search feature allows you to find
items by specific item properties.
• Dell ScanCenter TM
variety of applications, such as e-mail, photo editors, and text editors.
• Scan Driver- TWAIN or Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) drivers are available for scanning
documents on your printer.
• User's Guide- HTML documentation provides detailed information about using your printer.
• Set IP- Use this program to set your printer's TCP/IP addresses. For details about this program, see
the Network Printer User's Guide on the network utilities CD.
• PS driver- Postscript Printer Description (PPD) file. You can use the PostScript driver to print
documents.
• Network Scan- enables you to scan a document on your printer and save it to a network-connected
computer.
• PC-Fax/Network-Fax- enables you to send a fax from your computer.
• Linux driver- enables you to print and scan in a Linux environment.
• Macintosh printer driver- enables you to use your printer with a Macintosh computer.
included with your printer. If you purchased a Dell computer and your
contains the following:
TM - displays the status of the printer and the name of the job
- This is the front-end that enables you to quickly scan documents into a
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