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Configuring the Paper Trays

 NOTE: 

You must first install the drivers for your printer before configuring the paper trays. See 

"Setting Up for Local Printing" on page 29 or "Setting Up for Network Printing" on page 37.

Dell Laser Printer 1700/1700n

1

Launch the Dell Local Printer Settings Utility (Start

→

Programs

→

Dell Printers

→

Dell 

Laser Printer 1700

→

Dell Local Printer Settings Utility).

2

Select your Dell Laser Printer 1700.

3

Click OK.

4

In the left column, click Paper.

5

In the right column, go to the Tray 1 section.  Specify what size and type of media you 
loaded into tray 1.

6

In the right column, go to the Tray 2 section.  Specify what size and type of media you 
loaded into tray 2.

7

On the Menu Bar, click Actions

→

Apply Settings.

8

Close the utility.

 NOTE: 

If you change the size or type of media loaded into either tray, use the Local Printer 

Settings Utility to reconfigure the tray.

9

To update your printer options, follow the instructions in the table.

Windows XP

1

Click Start

→

Control Panel

→

Printers and Other Hardware

→

Printers and 

Faxes. 

2

Right-click the Dell Laser Printer 1700 icon. 

3

Click Properties

→

Installed Options

→

Ask Printer.

4

Click

OK

→

OK. Close the Printers folder. 

Windows 2000
Windows NT 4.0

1

Click Start

→

Settings

→

Printers. 

2

Right-click the Dell Laser Printer 1700 icon. 

3

Click Properties

→

Installed Options(or Options)

→

Ask Printer (or Update 

Now).

4

Click OK

→

OK. Close the Printers folder.