Software Overview - Dell 2355 Mono Laser User Manual

Software Overview

After setting up your printer and connecting it to your computer, you must install the drivers
and utilities from the "Installing Software in Microsoft® Windows® Operating System" CD
included with your printer. If you purchased a Dell
time, the drivers and utilities are automatically installed. You don't need to install them. The
"Installing Software in Microsoft® Windows® Operating System" CD contains the following:
• Dell Printer PCL driver- allows 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 Software in
Microsoft® Windows® Operating System".
• Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool- enables you to monitor the status of your network
printer without leaving your desk.
• Printer Settings Utility- allows you to set up fax phonebook and the printer's other
options from your computer desktop.
• Dell Toner Management System- displays the status of the printer and the name of the
job 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.
• SmarThru Office- this program is the accompanying software for your machine. You can
use this program to scan images or documents. This feature can be used via the local
connection or the network connection.
• Scan Driver- TWAIN or Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) drivers are available for
scanning documents on your printer.
• User's Guide- PDF documentation provides detailed information about using your
printer.
• Set IP- Use this program to set your printer's TCP/IP addresses.
• PS driver- PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file. You can use the PostScript driver to
print documents.
• Dell Scan Manager- enables you to scan a document on your printer and save it to a
network-connected 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.
• Firmware Update Utility- use this program to update your machine's firmware. See
"Minimum Requirements".
• Status Monitor- This program allows you to monitor the printer's status and alerts you
when an error occurs during printing.
• LDAP- enables you to store e-mail addresses in the (LDAP) server. Also,
of securing LDAP communication via SSL.
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