1 Standard output bin5 On/Off switch
2 Operator panel6 Power cord connector
3 Multipurpose feeder7 Ethernet port
4 Standard tray (500 sheets)8 USB port
5
6
If you purchased additional options, for example, paper trays, a duplex unit,
or an envelope feeder, refer to the User’s Guide (Start → Programs → DellPrinters → Dell Laser Printer M5200 →User’sGuide) for installation
instructions.
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are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc.; UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group in the
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FCC emissions information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC rules. Refer to the Drivers and Utilities
Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety
and to help protect your system and working environment from potential
damage.
•Your product uses a laser.
CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures
other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation
exposure.
•Your product uses a printing process that heats the print media,
and heat can cause certain media to release emissions. You must
understand the section in your operating instructions that
discusses the guidelines for selecting appropriate print media to
avoid the possibility of harmful emissions.
CAUTION: If your product is not marked with this symbol , it
must be connected to an electrical outlet that is properly
grounded.
•The power cord must be connected to an electrical outlet that is
near the product and easily accessible.
•Refer service or repairs, other than those described in the
operating instructions, to a professional service person.
•This product is designed to meet safety standards with the use of
specific Dell-authorized components. The safety features of some
parts may not always be obvious. Dell disclaims liability associated
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SECTION 1
Set up for network
printing
Selecting your printer network setup
Attaching locally to a print server
Attaching directly to the network (print server)
Attaching directly to the network (no print server)
1
Selecting your printer network setup
Determine your network setup from the three options below.
1 Attach your printer to a print server (or other computer) with a USB cable. Go to
page 13 for instructions.
Print ServerPrinter
Clients
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2 Attach your printer directly to the network with an Ethernet cable, with the print
server managing the print queue. Go to page 20 for instructions.
Print Server
3 Attach your printer directly to the network with an Ethernet cable (no print server).
Printer
Clients
Go to page 23 for instructions.
Printer
Clients
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Attaching locally to a print server
If you are connecting the printer to a print server with a USB cable and want to share the
printer with multiple users on the network, use this method. In this section you will:
•Complete the Microsoft Plug and Play Wizard.
•Set up the queue on the print server.
•Install printer drivers for all clients connected to the print server.
Complete Microsoft Plug and Play Wizard
When you turned on the printer and print server, the Found New Hardware Wizard screen
appeared.
Use the table below to find instructions for the operating system on the print server.
Computer operating systemGo to page...
Windows XP13
Windows 200014
Windows Me14
Windows NT15
Windows 9816
Windows 9517
Linux18
Novell18
Using Windows XP
1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into your computer.
The Wizard automatically searches for an appropriate driver.
2 Scroll through the list of drivers until you see D:\drivers\win_2000\dkaag1da.inf
selected in the Location column. Instead of D:\ you will see the letter of your
CD-ROM drive.
3 Click Next.
The wizard copies all of the necessary files and installs the printer drivers.
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4 Click Finish when the software is installed.
5 Go to “Set up the queue on the print server” on page 18.
Using Windows 2000
1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD, and then click Next.
2 Select Search for a suitable driver, and then click Next.
3 Select Specify a location only, and then click Next.
4 Browse to the location of the printer driver on the Drivers and Utilities CD.
D:\Drivers\Win_2000\
Replace D:\ with the letter of your CD-ROM drive (for example, type D:\ where D is
the drive letter of your CD).
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5 Click Open, and then click OK.
6 Click Next to install the driver that is displayed.
D:\Drivers\Win_2000\dkaag1da.inf
7 Click Finish when the software is installed.
8 Go to “Set up the queue on the print server” on page 18.
Using Windows Me
NOTE: Depending on the software and printers already installed on your computer, your screens
may vary from those in the instructions.
You must install both a USB port driver and a custom print driver.
1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD.
The Wizard automatically searches for the USB driver on the CD and installs it.
2 After the USB port driver is found, click Finish.
3 Select Automatic search for the best driver (recommended), and then click Next.
The wizard searches for a printer driver.
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4 Select your printer and driver from the list on the screen, and then click OK. Use the
following table to identify the driver for your language.
If your computer
uses this language
EnglishD:\DRIVERS\WIN_9X\ENGLISH\LMPCL5C.INF
FrenchD:\DRIVERS\WIN_9X\FRENCH\LMPCL5C.INF
GermanD:\DRIVERS\WIN_9X\GERMAN\LMPCL5C.INF
ItalianD:\DRIVERS\WIN_9X\ITALIAN\LMPCL5C.INF
SpanishD:\DRIVERS\WIN_9X\SPANISH\LMPCL5C.INF
5 Click Next to install the printer driver.
6 Click Next to complete installation.
7 Use the default printer name (for example, Dell Laser Printer M5200) or type a unique
Select the driver from the list
(Replace the D:\ in the table with the letter of
your CD-ROM drive)
name for your printer, and then click Next.
8 Click Yes (recommended), and then click Finish to print a test page.
9 After the test page prints, click Yes to close the window.
10 Click Finish to complete the installation and close the wizard.
11 Go to “Set up the queue on the print server” on page 18.
Using Windows NT
NOTE: USB support is not available for Windows NT operating systems.
NOTE: You need administrative access to install printer drivers on your computer.
1
Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD.
2 Click Installthe printer for Use on this Computer only (Personal Installation).
When all the files are installed on your computer, the Congratulations screen appears.
3 Click Finish to complete the installation and close the wizard.
4 Go to "Set up the queue on the print server" on page 18.
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Using Windows 98
NOTE: Depending on the software and printers already installed on your computer, your screens
may vary from those in the instructions.
You must install both a USB port driver and a custom print driver.
When you attached the cable and turned on the printer and computer, the Add New
Hardware Wizard screen appeared on your computer screen.
1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD, and then click Next.
2 Select Search for the best driver for your device(recommended), and then click Next.
3 Select CD-ROM drive only, and then click Next.
4 After the wizard finds the USB port driver, click Next.
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5 When the USB port driver is installed, click Finish.
The wizard prompts you to search for new drivers.
6 Click Next to search for a printer driver.
7 Select Search for the best driver for your device(recommended), and then click Next.
8 Select Specify a locationonly and browse to the location of the printer driver on the
Drivers and Utilities CD.
Use the following table to identify the driver for your language.
If your computer uses
this language
EnglishD:\DRIVERS\WIN_9X\ENGLISH
FrenchD:\DRIVERS\WIN_9X\FRENCH
GermanD:\DRIVERS\WIN_9X\GERMAN
ItalianD:\DRIVERS\WIN_9X\ITALIAN
SpanishD:\DRIVERS\WIN_9X\SPANISH
9 Highlight the driver, and then select to install the updated driver (recommended).
Select the driver from the list
(Replace the D:\ in the table with the letter
of your CD-ROM drive)
10 Click Next.
11 Click Next to complete installation.
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12 Use the default printer name (for example, Dell Laser Printer M5200) or type a unique
name for your printer, and then click Next.
13 Select Yes to print a test page, and then click Finish. All the necessary files are
installed on your computer.
14 After the test page prints, click Ye s to close the message window.
15 Click Finish to complete the installation.
Using Windows 95
NOTE: USB support is not available for Windows 95 operating systems.
When you attached the parallel cable and turned on the printer and computer, the Update
Device Driver wizard appeared on your computer screen.
1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD, and then click Next.
If a system-compatible driver is found on your operating system, the Wizard installs it.
If no compatible system driver is found on your operating system, click Other
Locations.
2 Browse to the location of the printer driver on the Drivers and Utilities CD, and then
click
OK.
Use the following table to identify the driver for your language.
If your computer uses
this language
EnglishD:\DRIVERS\WIN_9X\ENGLISH
FrenchD:\DRIVERS\WIN_9X\FRENCH
GermanD:\DRIVERS\WIN_9X\GERMAN
ItalianD:\DRIVERS\WIN_9X\ITALIAN
SpanishD:\DRIVERS\WIN_9X\SPANISH
3 Highlight the appropriate driver, and then click Finish.
Select the driver from the list
(Replace the D:\ in the table with the letter
of your CD-ROM drive)
The Add Printer Wizard screen appears.
4 Use the default printer name (for example, Dell Laser Printer M5200), or type a
unique name for your printer.
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5 Select whether or not to use this printer as the default printer.
6 Click Next.
7 You are prompted to insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. Click OK.
A dialog box asks for the file “lexdrvin.exe”.
8 Browse to the appropriate folder on the Drivers and Utilities CD (for example,
D:\Drivers\Win_9x\English).
9 Click OK.
10 Click OK again.
All the necessary files are installed on your computer.
11 Go to "Set up the queue on the print server" on page 18.
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Installing drivers in a Linux environment
Your printer supports Red Hat Linux versions 7.2, 7.3, and 8.0, and SuSE Linux 7.2, 7.3, and
8.0. Refer to the Unix®/packages on the Drivers and Utilities CD for instructions on
installing your printer in a Linux environment.
Installing drivers in a Novell environment
Your printer supports Novell® NetWare® versions 3.x, 4.x, 5.x, and 6.x. For information on
using your printer in a Novell environment, refer to your Novell documentation.
Set up the queue on the print server
1 Click Install the printer on the Network (Network Installation) and then click Next.
2 Click On a print server, and then click Next.
3 Select both options to install the software and the User’s Guide on the print server, and
then click Next.
4 The box to share the printer is checked. Create a share name you want to use for the
PCL driver and/or the PostScript driver. Make it an obvious name for clients to easily
find when they are browsing for a shared printer.
NOTE: You do not need to create share names for both drivers if you are only using one driver.
5
Click Next.
6 Select TCP/IP, and then click Next.
If your network also uses NetWare, click NetWare Systems as well.
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7 Choose the port that corresponds to the hardware port you used when you connected
the printer to the print server (or other computer). For example, USB001 represents
the USB port on the print server.
8 Click Finish.
The Congratulations screen appears.
9 Click Print a Test Page to verify the driver is installed correctly.
10 Click Finish.
If you are sitting at the print server and want to install printer drivers on one client
computer, you can go to that client computer, insert the Drivers and Utilities CD, and
follow the steps on the screen, or you can install the drivers remotely (see“Install printer
drivers on one or more remote client computers” on page 22).
Install printer drivers on one client computer
If you are connecting one client computer to the print server, go to that client computer and
insert the Drivers and Utilities CD.
1 Click Install the printer on the Network (Network installation), and then click Next.
2 Click On this client computer.
3 Click Next.
4 Select the software or documentation you want your users to have access to.
5 Select the printer protocols you want to install, and then click Next.
6 Select the Universal Network Connection (UNC) port.
7 Type the name of the print server the printer is connected to as well as the name of the
printer:
\\Server Name\PrinterShareName.
To find out the print server name, right-click your mouse and choose My Computer → Properties → NetworkIdentification.
8 Click Finish.
The Congratulations screen appears.
9 Click Print a Test Page to verify the driver is installed correctly.
10 Click Finish.
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Attaching directly to the network (print server)
If your print server is in one location (for example, a secure area) and the network printer is
in another location (for example, a printer room), use this method to install software on one
or multiple printers on the network.
In this section you will:
•Locate the IP address.
•Assign an IP address to the printer.
•Set up the queue on the print server.
•Install printer drivers for all clients connected to the print server.
Locate the IP address
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1 Print a network setup page.
aPress the menu button on the printer until you see Utilities Menu, and then
press Select.
bPress the menu button on the printer until you see Print Net Setup, and
then press Select to print the page.
2 Under the Standard Network Card heading on the network setup page, make sure
Status is Connected.
If Status is Not Connected:
–Make sure the Ethernet cable is firmly plugged into the back of the printer.
–Plug the Ethernet cable into another wall outlet.
3 Find the IP address located under the TCP/IP heading. If the IP address equals 0.0.0.0,
wait a few minutes and print the network setup page again.
If the IP address still shows 0.0.0.0, go to “Assign an IP Address” on page 23.
If the IP address is something other than 0.0.0.0, go to "Set up the queue on the print
server" on page 21.
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Set up the queue on the print server
1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD, and then click Next.
2 Click Install the printer on the Network (Network installation), and then click Next.
3 Click On a print server, and then click Next.
4 Select both options to install the software and the User’s Guide on the print server, and
then click Next.
5 The box to share the printer is checked. Create a share name you want to use for the
PCL driver and/or the PostScript driver. Make it an obvious name for clients to easily
find when they are browsing for a shared printer.
NOTICE: You do not need to create share names for both drivers if you are only using one
driver.
Click Next.
6
7 Select TCP/IP, and then click Next.
If your network also uses NetWare, click NetWare Systems as well.
8 Set TCP/IP as the Port Type.
9 Specify a port name. Make it an obvious name for clients to easily find when they are
browsing for a shared printer.
10 Type the printer IP address, for example, 192.168.0.11 If you don’t know the IP
address, see "Locate the IP address" on page 20.
11 Click Finish.
The Congratulations screen appears.
12 Click Print a Test Page to verify the driver is installed correctly.
13 Click Finish.
If you are sitting at the print server and want to install printer drivers on several client
computers, follow the steps below. If you want to install drivers on one client computer, go
to "Install printer drivers on one client computer" on page 19.
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Install printer drivers on one or more remote client computers
If you are connecting client computers to the print server, run the Drivers and Utilities CD
installer again:
1 Go to Start →Run → d:\setup.exe (d represents the CD drive).
2 Click Install the printer on the Network (Network installation), and then click Next.
3 Click On one or more remote client computers.
4 Click Next.
5 Type your Administrator user name and password.
6 Specify which client computers are allowed to print to the new Dell Laser Printer
M5200 printer.
Browse or type each client’s computer name or IP address. You can specify as many
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clients as you wish.
7 When you are finished adding clients, click Next.
8 Select the software or documentation you want your users to have access to.
9 Select the printer protocols you want to install, and then click Next.
10 Select the Universal Network Connection (UNC) port.
11 Click the Browse for Printer button or type the name of the print server the printer is
connected to as well as the name of the printer:
\\Server Name\PrinterShareName.
To find out the print server name, right-click your mouse and choose My Computer → Properties → NetworkIdentification.
12 Click Finish.
The Congratulations screen appears.
13 Click Finish.
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Attaching directly to the network (no print
server)
If you are sharing your network printer in a small workgroup environment and are not using
a print server, use this method.
In this section you will:
•Locate the IP address.
•Assign an IP address to the printer.
•Install printer drivers on each client that needs to print to the new printer.
Locate the IP address
1 Print a network setup page.
aPress the menu button on the printer until you see the Utilities Menu, and
then press Select.
bPress the menu button on the printer until you see Print Net Setup, and
then press Select to print the page.
2 Under the Standard Network Card heading on the network setup page, make sure
Status is Connected.
If Status is Not Connected:
–Make sure the Ethernet cable is firmly plugged into the back of the printer.
–Plug the Ethernet cable into another wall outlet.
3 Find the IP address located under the TCP/IP heading. If the IP address equals 0.0.0.0,
wait a few minutes and print the network setup page again.
If the IP address still shows 0.0.0.0, go to “Assign an IP Address” on page 23.
If the IP address is something other than 0.0.0.0, go to "Install printer drivers" on
page 25.
Assign an IP Address
NOTE: Assigning a STATIC IP Address is considered an advanced function and is normally
performed by your system administrator.
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An IP Address is a unique string of numbers consisting of four (4) Octets, each Octet
separated using a period. Example: 192.168.1.108. Assigning an IP address already in use
can cause serious network performance issues.
See page 56 for details on using the Operator Control Panel.
To setup the printer to use a STATIC IP address:
1 Make sure the printer is on and the Ready message appears.
2 Press the Menu button until you see Network Menu, and then press Select.
3 Under Network Menu, the item Standard Network appears. Press Select.
4 Under Standard Network, press the Menu button until you see the item STD
NET SETUP, and then press Select.
5 Under STD NET SETUP, press the Menu button until you see the item TCP/IP, and
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then press Select.
6 Under TCP/IP, press the Menu button until you see the item Enable BOOTP, and
then press Select.
7 Press the Menu button to select No, and then press Select. The word SAVED will
briefly display.
8 Repeat steps 6 & 7 to select No for the items ENABLE DHCP and ENABLE RARP.
9 Under TCP/IP, press the Menu button until you see the item Set IP Address,
and then press Select.
10 The number in the 1st Octet is flashing. Using the Menu button, cycle the 1st Octet
of the IP Address to the number desired, and then press Select.
11 The number in the 2nd Octet is flashing. Using the Menu button, cycle the 2nd Octet
to the number desired, and then press Select.
12 The number in the 3rd Octet is flashing. Using the Menu button, cycle the 3rd Octet
to the number desired, and then press Select.
13 The number in the 4th Octet is flashing. Using the Menu button, cycle the 4th Octet
to the number desired, and then press Select. The word SAVED will briefly display.
14 Under TCP/IP, press the Menu button until you see the item Set IP Netmask,
and then press Select.
15 Repeat steps 10 through 13 to set each Octet for Netmask.
16 Under TCP/IP, press the Menu button until you see the item Set IP Gateway,
and then press Select.
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17 Repeat steps 10 through 13 to set each Octet for Gateway.
A Static IP Address has been assigned to the printer. You can verify the settings by opening a
web browser on any computer on the same network and entering the IP address into the
Address line of the browser. Example: http://192.168.1.108. If the IPS address was setup
correctly, the browser should display a Web page provided by the Dell Laser Printer M5200
printer.
Install printer drivers
1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD.
2 Click Install the printer on the Network (Network Installation).
3 Click On one or more remote client computers.
4 Type your Administrator user name and password.
5 Specify which client computers are allowed to print to the new Dell Laser Printer
M5200 printer.
Browse or type each client’s computer name or IP address. You can specify as many
clients as you wish.
6 When you are finished adding clients, click Next.
7 Select the software and documentation you want your users to have access to.
8 Select TCP/IP, and then click Next.
If your network also uses NetWare, select NetWare Systems too.
9 Set TCP/IP Port as the Port Type.
10 Specify a port name that is meaningful in your environment. The port name
establishes a logical link between the printer and each client.
11 Type the printer IP address, for example, 192.168.0.11. If you don’t know the IP
address, see "Locate the IP address" on page 23.
12 Click Finish.
The Congratulations screen appears.
13 Click Finish.
Now all of the clients connected to this printer can select this printer to print their jobs.
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Install printer drivers on one client computer
1 From the client computer, insert the Drivers and Utilities CD.
2 Click Install the printer on the Network (Network installation), and then click Next.
3 Click On this client computer.
4 Click Next.
5 Select the software or documentation you want your users to have access to.
6 Select the printer protocols you want to install, and then click Next.
7 Set TCP/IP Port as the Port Type.
8 Specify a port name that is meaningful in your environment. The port name
establishes a logical link between the printer and each client.
9 Type the printer IP address, for example, 192.168.0.11. If you don’t know the IP
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address, see "Locate the IP address" on page 23.
10 Click Finish.
The Congratulations screen appears.
11 Click Print a Test Page to verify the driver is installed correctly.
12 Click Finish.
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SECTION 2
Install optional
memory cards
Accessing the printer system board
Installing printer memory
Replacing the shield
2
You can increase printer memory capacity and connectivity by purchasing additional printer
memory or option cards.
NOTE: Memory options designed for other Dell printers may not work with your printer.
Accessing the printer system board
NOTE: Use a small Phillips screwdriver to remove the system board access cover and to install
some of the cards.
CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures listed below, read and follow
the safety instructions.
1
Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord before continuing.
2 Press latch 1 to open the lower door. Press latch 2 to open the upper door.
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3 Press down on the side door latches and open the side door.
4 Use a small Phillips screwdriver to loosen, but not remove, the six screws on the shield.
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5 Use the tabs to slide the shield up until the top three screws fit into the three keyholes
on the shield.
1
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2
1 Keyhold2 Tabs
6 Hold the shield by the tabs and lift it off.
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