Dell Smart Printer S2830DN Setup: A Comprehensive Guide

Dell s2830dn is reliable as well as an easy to use the smart printer for your work. It is a rapid mono laser which is inexpensive to run along with high-quality output. Sometimes, it has been seen that the users of the Dell Smart Printer s2830dn are facing difficulties while setting up this printer. On those occasions, they become unable to use this printer. If you have just purchased a new printer and don’t know about the setup procedure, then you have arrived at the right place. Here in this article, we are going to present the Dell Smart Printer s2830dn Setup procedure. Hence, if you are advised to go through the below article. So, let’s start.

Dell Smart Printer S2830DN Setup: Easy and Effective Process

Before going to install additional memory devices or hardware or the controller board, first, you need to turn off the printer and unplug the power cable from the power supply. If you have other devices connected with the printer, then turn off them and unplug all the cables attached with the Dell printer.

Installing Internal Options:

• Accessing the Controller Board

At first, open the access door of the controller board. Now, you have to find the memory card connector. Static electricity easily damaged the controller board elements. Hence, you have to touch a metal surface on your printer before going to attach the controller board connectors or components.

• Installing an Additional Card

First, access the controller board. Then, unplug the additional card. Do not touch the connection points attached to the end of the card. Hold the side of the card and adjust the plastic pin on it with the hole of the controller board. Now, you have to push the card securely into the place. Incorrect installation of the memory card can damage the card as well as the controller board.

The intact length of the memory card connector must need to be touched with the controller board. After that, close the access door of the controller board.

Installing Hardware Options:

To install the hardware option, you need to follow the steps given below:

• At first, turn the printer off utilizing the power switch. Then unplug the power cable from the power source.
• Then, empty the tray and discard the packing element.
• Lift the tray from its base.
• Remove the packing element from inside the plate.
• Now, you have to insert the plate into the base of the printer.
• Then locate the plate near your Dell printer.
• After that, adjust your printer with the plate, and then gradually lower the Dell printer into position.
• Attach the power cable with the printer and turn on the Dell printer.

After installing the printer’s hardware and software option, it is essential to add the options manually with the driver of the printer to make them available for the printing jobs.

Setting Up the Printer Software:

• Installing the Printer

To perform this, you need to follow the steps given below:

• At first, make a copy of the software installer pack.
• Then, run it and perform on-screen guidance.
• Click on the ‘add the printer’ option (for Mac users).

• Adding Available Options in the Driver of the Printer

For Windows Operating System:

Windows users need to perform the steps given below:

• At first, launch the printers folder by double-clicking on it.
• Then, choose the printer that you want to upgrade and perform the following steps:  
• Select the ‘Printer Properties’ option (for Windows 7, 8, 8.1, and 10).
• Select the option ‘Properties’ (for earlier versions).

1. Move the cursor to the Configuration tab. Then click on the ‘Update Now ‑ Ask Printer’ option.
2. After that, you have to restart the system to save the changes.  

For the Mac Operating System:

Mac users need to perform the steps given below:

• At first, go to the Apple menu and click on the System Preferences. Move the cursor to the Printer. Select the ‘Options & Supplies’ option.
• Now, go to the hardware options list. Then add the installed options.
• After that, you need to restart the system to save the changes.

Networking:

To complete the Dell Smart Printer s2830dn Setup procedure, you need to connect the printer with the network. Hence, you need to follow the steps mentioned below.

• Connect the Pinter to a Wi-Fi Network with the help of the W-Fi Protected Setup

Before going to connect the printer with a broadcast network, you need to make sure that the wireless router or the access point is certified with WPS or Wi‑Fi Protected Setup or WPS‑compatible. You also need to confirm that the adapter of the broadcast network is installed properly with the printer and it working in a proper way.

Using Push Button Method:

To connect your printer with the network you need to follow the Push Button method given below:

• At first, go to the Control Panel.
• Click on the Home button.
• Select the ‘Settings’ option and click on the Ok button.
• Go to the ‘Networks/Ports’ option and click on the Ok button.
• Choose the option ‘Network’ and click on the Ok button.
• Go to the Network Setup and click on the Ok button.
• Click on the option ‘Wireless’ and click on the Ok button.
• Then, choose the ‘Wireless Connection Setup’ option and click on the Ok button.
• Click on the ‘Wi‑Fi Protected Setup’ and click on the Ok button.
• Select the ‘Start Push Button Method’ option and click on the Ok button.
• After that, you have to follow the on-screen direction.  

Using the Personal Identification Number (PIN) Method:

To connect the printer with the network you need to follow the PIN method given below:

• At first, go to the Control Panel. Then navigate to the Home menu.
• Go to the Settings and click on the Ok button.
• Click on the ‘Networks/Ports’ option and click on the Ok button.  
• Select the option ‘Network’ and click on the Ok button.
• Click on the ‘Network Setup’ option and then click on the Ok button.
• Select the option ‘Wireless’ and click on the Ok button.
• Next, select the ‘Wireless Connection Setup’ option and click on the Ok button.
• Go to the ‘Wi‑Fi Protected Setup’ and click on the Ok button.
• Now, you have to choose the ‘Start PIN Method’ and click on the Ok button.
• Here, you will see an eight‑digit Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN. Copy it.
• Next, you have to type the access point’s IP address by going to your default Web browser.
  • The IP address seems as four sets of numbers divided by periods, like 123.123.123.123.
  • If you are obtaining a proxy server, then first disable it to load the Web page properly.
• Go to the setting of the Wi-Fi Protected Setup. For further information, you need to see the guide that came included with the access point.
• After that, you have to type the eight‑digit PIN. Then save it.

• Connect your printer with the Broadcast Network with the help of the Embedded Web Server

Before going to start, you have to confirm that, the Dell printer is attached temporarily with an Ethernet network. Then, follow the steps given below:

1. Go to the Web browser and type the IP address of the printer at the address field.

• To see the IP address of the printer you need to open the printer’s Control Panel. Here, you will see the IP address as a four-sets of numbers divided by periods like 123.123.123.123.
• If you are obtaining a proxy server, then first disable it to load the Web page properly.

1. Now, go to the Settings. Click on the Network/Ports. Select the option ‘Wireless.’
2. Adjust the settings to satisfy the access point settings of the broadcast router. Here you need to make sure that you enter proper SSID.
3. Click on the ‘Submit’ option.
4. Now, turn the printer off and detach the Ethernet cord. Wait for a few seconds and turn on the printer.
5. To confirm that the printer is connected with the network, you should print the setup page of the network. After that, look at the Network Card section, check if the network status seems Connected.

Verifying Printer Setup:

• Printing a Menu Settings page

Now, you have to verify whether the settings are installed properly or not. To verify this, you should print the menu setting page to see the current menu settings. First, go to the Control Panel of the printer. Then go to the Home menu. Click on the Settings. Select the ‘Reports’ option from the list. Then click on the Ok button. Choose the option ‘Menu Settings Page’ and click on the Ok button. If you do not change any settings of the menu, then the settings page lists all the factory default settings.

• Printing a Network Setup Page

If your printer is connected with the network, then print the setup page of the network to check the network link. This page also presents relevant information which supports the configuration of network printing.

• Navigate to the Control Panel of the printer. Then go to the Home menu. Click on the Settings. Then select the option ‘Reports.’ Click on the Ok button. Go to the ‘Network Setup Page’ option. Click on the Ok button. If you installed any optional internal print server previously, then you have to click on the ‘Print Network Setup Page.’
• Verify the first part of the network setup page. Then make sure that the status of the network is Connected. If you see that the network status is Not Connected, then you need to activate the LAN drop, or the ethernet cable may be malfunctioning.

On the Whole

In the above discussion, we have discussed the Dell Smart Printer S2830DN setup procedure.  We hope, if you successfully perform the above-mentioned steps in their respective order, then it will help you to set up the printer in a short span of time. If you still face any difficulties, then you need to connect with a tech expert. You also can share your queries in the comment section given below.