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BurninLeo

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August 2nd, 2006 11:00

Where to download network-"driver" for 3100cn

Hello,

I would like to use a laserprinter 3100cn over LAN. That is no problem as long as I use the original driver & utility CD, using the network-setup.

But there is a newer driver available - so I do not want to use the "old" drivers CD. I wonder if the latest setup-utility for network-setup is not downloadable on the Dell homepage?


Yours sincerely
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    bigbw

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    Posted August 2nd, 2006 15:00

    check the FAQ thread, it has a link to the driver download page..
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    BurninLeo

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    Posted August 3rd, 2006 06:00

    That is what I thought.

    But I was not able to find the right download there. I have the driver, but no possibility to create the LAN-printer-port.

    (this message appeared as a single thread the first reply-try)
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    Teddy65

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    Posted August 6th, 2006 14:00

    Go ahead and download (save not run) the updated driver.  Extract it to a folder and make note of where you are saving it.  Then go into "printers and faxes" and use the Add New Printer wizard.  On the first screen choose LOCAL (very important) and then on the next screen choose NETWORK.  You will then be able to create a port using the Standard TCP/IP.

    Good Luck!

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    BurninLeo

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    Posted August 6th, 2006 15:00

    Under Windows 2000 I can only select printers in the Windows network or via URL, but no TCP/IP-Option. The printer is not found as well if I type in the IP as "Adress". Is there any special protocol/schema to use to get the printer working this way? Or does Win2000 not support LAN-printers by default?
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    WalksWithWolf

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    Posted August 19th, 2006 15:00

    Are you selecting a Locally attached printer (like you should) or a Network attached printer (the incorrect selection)?

    Is the printer already isntalled on the computer from the cd? if so, update the driver from the properties screen (by pointing it to the folder the new drivers got extracted to).
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    BurninLeo

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    Posted August 20th, 2006 07:00

    Thank You four Your reply.

    I attach the printer via ethernet. What I try to to is to install it not using the old CD. It is possible to install the CD and then attach the new driver, but why does Dell not just provide the network-tool for download? That would make the thing much easier!

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