Dell 3110cn Printer, Invalid User 016-757 message on Control Panel

Originally, it was a network printer, now as local printer.  I think that this printer has been configured like that some time ago.  I would like to know if I am able to clear/reset this setting.  I'll follow this up.

Yes, it can be cleared, it's just a matter of "how easy".

This would be much easier to do connected to a network, even if temporarily.

May I ask why the printer has been moved to USB (vs. NET)?

This is an "Auditron" (i.e., Dell ColorTrack) error message. It means that the user is not authorized to print, or has exceeded his quota, or more the 50 users have been registered in ColorTrack.

When did the problem start? Immediately after driver installation or after a period of time?

Right-click the printer Object then left click properties; click the Configuration tab.

Either take a picture of the screen (ALT+PrntScrn) or describe everything you see in this window.

Apparently, the printer was no longer used in network and the requestor wants the printer by her desk.

I can bring the printer in our shop and set this up network so I can access the printer through the web browser.  Is there steps that I can do to clear this up via the web browser?  Thanks for the advise.

Once you get it back on a network and have a valid IP address, open IE and use that IP address in your browser to access the printer web page. You do not need to install any drivers to do this.

In the left margin area, click the Print Volume link. Under the print Volume tab, click the Dell ColorTrack link. If either of the boxes are checked, uncheck them and "Restart printer to apply new settings".

I have successfully access the printer via web browser.  However, when I attempt to click "Restart printer to apply new settings", I have a dialog box saying it needs user name and password.  Here what it says on the dialog box: "The server xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx at Dell Color Laser 3110cn requires a username and password.

Warning: This server is requesting that your username and password be sent in an insecure manner (basic authentication without a secure connection)."

Is there a way to access this or is it possible to clear the administrative password on that print server?  Please advise.  Thank you.

That fixed the problem.  Thank you for your time!

You mentioned there were ways to reset the password.  I have a different problem that requires me to reset the password.  I have the same printer that I bought used off the internet.  I have a Mac computer and have installed the Mac OS driver.  The printer is connected via USB and wired ethernet.  My computer sees the printer and I can access Dell Printer configuration web tool.  The problem is that I cannot print (error 016 757 invalid user Account denied).  I don't know how I would go about fixing this but I assume I would need to know the password which I don't.  I tried using the passwords you mentioned earlier and they do not work.

If your printer is hooked up via ethernet and able to access the printer via the browser, you should access where that contain protected account.  Use the one that has been verified answer text above.  That should clear the account setting.  Good luck.

If your printer is hooked up via ethernet and able to access the printer via the browser, you should access where that contain protected account.  Use the one that has been verified answer text above.  That should clear the account setting.  Good luck.

Thanks a lot! That DID it!

Answer by llynster is the ONE that did the trick!!!