Understanding Your Printer Software
Use the
Drivers and Utilities
CD that came with your printer to install a combination of software programs, depending on your
operating system.
Printing Status Window
The
Printing Status Window
alerts you when an error or warning occurs, for example, when the top cover is open or toner
is running low.
The
Printing Status Window
always launches when printing. When an error occurs, the error message appears on the
Printing Status Window
.
Status Window
On the
Status Window
, you can check how much toner and paper are remaining or the configuration of options for the local
printer.
Status Monitor Console
Use the
Status Monitor Console
to manage multiple
Status Window
.
Select a printer from the list view (or
Printer Selection
) by clicking its name to open a
Status Window
or
Dell
Printer Configuration Web Tool
for a particular printer.
Select
Help
to read the online help.
The
Status Monitor Console
displays the
Status Window
for local connections, or the
Dell Printer Configuration
Web Tool
for network connections.
Dell Supplies Management System
You can launch the
Dell Supplies Management System
dialog box from the
Printing Status
window, the
All Programs
menu, or the desktop icon. You can also launch it from the
Status Window
when a toner error occurs.
You can order consumables by phone or from the web.
1. Click
Start
®
All Programs
®
Dell Printers
®
Dell Laser Printer 3000cn
®
Dell Supplies Management System
.
The
Dell Supplies Management System
window appears.
2. If ordering from the Web:
a. When you cannot get information from the printer automatically by two-way communication, a window that
prompts you to type the Service Tag number appears. Type your Dell printer Service Tag number in the field
provided.
Your Service Tag number is located inside the front door of your printer.
b. Click
Visit Dell printer supplies ordering web site
.