Dell Personal Laser 1720/1720dn, A02

AUTO INSTALLED This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.
This is firmware release for Dell Laser printer 1720dn.
New Functionality to this release:
1) Added Printer Port Monitor MIB support and improved AutoIP, IPP, DHCP support.
2) Improved supply alerts and printer cloning performance.
3) Resolved Dell's customer issue with nCircle.
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Fixes & Enhancements

Initial Release
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Version

A02, A02

Release date

23 May 2007

Download Type

Firmware

Category

Printers

Importance

Optional
Dell Technologies recommends reviewing this update to determine if it applies to your system. The update contains changes that impact only certain configurations or provides new features that may or may not apply to your environment.
Available formats
File Format: ZipPack External
File Name: R156881.fls
File Size: 9.98 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file contains a compressed (or zipped) set of files. Download the file to a folder on your hard drive, and then run (double-click) it to unzip the set of files. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
8cf260174f167f24c17adb991bcff90b
SHA1:
Not available
SHA-256:
Not available

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Suse Linux ES 9
Suse Linux ES 10
Apple Mac OS
Windows Vista, 32-bit
Windows NT 4.0
Windows 2000
Windows Vista, 64-bit
Windows XP
Windows XP, 64-bit
Custom Instructions for R156881.fls:

UPDATE THROUGH PARALLEL PORT:
1. Download the release R156881.fls on your computer
2. Connect Dell Laser Printer 1720dn to the computer through parallel cable
3. Make sure the the printer is turned on
4. Open MS-DOS Prompt (on Windows OS) by going to Start->Run, type "cmd"
5. In command prompt, type:copy /b R156881.fls lpt1:
6. Wait till the printer goes back to ready state. Restart the printer and start using it.

UPDATE THROUGH EMBEDDED WEB SERVER:
1. Enter the IP address of the adapter into the address field in your web browser.
2. Click the 'Configuration' button.
3. Select the 'Update Print Server Firmware' link.
4. Enter the filename or use the 'Browse' button to locate the updated flash file.
5. Click the 'Flash' button to begin the flashing process.

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