Dell Printer Alert Utility; Installing The Optional Xps Driver - Dell Laser Printer 2230d User Manual

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Dell Printer Alert Utility

Note: This application is not available with Windows 2000.
The Dell Printer Alert Utility informs you when there are errors requiring your intervention on your printer. When
there is an error, a bubble appears telling you what the error is, and points you to the appropriate recovery information.
Note: For the Dell Printer Alert Utility to work properly, bidirectional communication support must be in place so the
printer and computer can communicate. An exception is added to the Windows Firewall to allow this communication.
If you opted to install the Dell Printer Alert Utility with your printer software, the utility automatically launches when
the software installation is completed. The utility is active if you see
To disable the Dell Printer Alert Utility:
1
From the System Tray, right click the
2
Select Exit.
To re-enable the Dell Printer Alert Utility:
1
In Windows Vista (default Start menu):
a
Click Programs.
b
Click Dell Printers.
c
Click Dell 2230d Laser Printer.
In Windows XP and 2000:
Click Start Programs or All Programs
2
Click Printer Alert Utility.

Installing the Optional XPS Driver

The XML Paper Specification (XPS) driver is an optional printer driver designed to make use of the advanced XPS
color and graphics features that are only available for Windows Vista users. In order to use XPS features, you must
install the XPS driver as an additional driver after you install your printer.
Note: Before installing the XPS driver, complete the steps on the Setting Up Your Printer poster to install the printer
on your computer.
To install the driver:
1
Click Control Panel.
2
Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer, and then click Add a Printer.
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in the System Tray.