Print Overview - Dell C7765dn User Manual

17 Printer Environment Settings

Print Overview

This machine can be set up as a local printer by directly connecting the machine to a
computer using a USB interface cable. Similarly, it can be set up as a network printer by
connecting the machine to a network.
Enable the necessary port using the control panel or Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool.
Note
Using the Machine as a Local Printer
USB
Use a USB interface cable to directly connect the machine to a computer.
For more information on how to set up the machine using USB connection, refer to "Installation
When Using USB Port" (P.473).
Using the Machine as a Network Printer
To set up the machine as a network printer, the following protocols are available to connect
the machine.
LPD
Use LPD when direct communication between the machine and a computer via TCP/IP is
available.
For more information on how to set up the machine using LPD, refer to "Installation When Using
TCP/IP (LPD/Port 9100)" (P.475).
NetWare
The machine supports the PServer mode using Netware directory service and bindery service.
The PServer mode enables the machine to function as a printer server, and to retrieve print
jobs in the print queue to output. The printer created for the machine consumes one user
license of the file server.
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Via Internet
IPP
Network connection
LPD/SMB/Port9100/EtherTalk
Network connection
NetWare / Windows shared printer
Server
• The print drivers are contained in the Driver CD Kit. For information on the driver installation
procedures, refer to the manual contained in the Driver CD Kit.
• You can download the latest print driver from our web site.
Local connection
USB