1600n loses settings when powered off

See the user guide here and save a copy to your pc if you haven't already.

http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/1600n/en/index

http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/1600n/en/

This should do it.

I remember getting a warning when I changed its IP address that the settings would be cleared upon reset.  An annoyance (especially cause you aren't going to put a laser behind a UPS) but not a deal killer I think

I have the same problem with this printer. Couldn't find anything in the manual about it. Is this a "feature"?

take back what i said ...  powered off and unplugged to install more ram.  my settings (IP at least) was there when I came back

i'm more than happy ... this thing has been rock solid since I bought it.  ADF hasn't even puked once

Any reply from Dell? Surely you're not supposed to have to re-set the date every time you turn it on.

(can the moderator move this thread back to the Dell Laser Printer forum, where it began?)

how the heck did we get over here anyway?

Machine was three days out of warranty - no help from DELL.  There is a green 3 volt VARTA battery on the printer motherboard - right side of machine when facing it - replaced it (it is soldered onto the motherboard) with a socket and new 3 volt battery - date and settings now retained.  Watch out if your printer is nearly one year old ...