How to Install a Driver for Your Dell 1720DN Laser Printer

If you're having trouble printing with your Dell 1720DN laser printer, it's likely due to an outdated or missing driver. Installing the correct driver can resolve this issue and ensure your printer is functioning properly. In this article, we'll guide you through the process of installing a driver for your Dell 1720DN laser printer using Device Manager on Windows.

To access Device Manager in Windows, follow these steps:

* For Windows XP: Click Start -> Control Panel -> Performance and Maintenance -> System -> Hardware tab -> Device Manager button

* For Windows Vista: Click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> Device Manager

* For Windows 7: Click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager

* For Windows 8: Swipe up from the bottom, or right-click anywhere on the desktop and choose 'All Apps' -> swipe or scroll right and choose 'Control Panel' (under Windows System section) -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager

* For Windows 11, Windows 10 & Windows 8.1: Right-click the Start menu and select Device Manager

Device Manager allows you to see all of the devices recognized by your system, including your printer, and the drivers associated with them. To install a driver for your Dell 1720DN laser printer using Device Manager, follow these steps:

1. Open Device Manager on your Windows computer.

2. In the list of devices, find the 'Printers or Print Queues' section and click to expand it.

3. Right-click on your Dell 1720DN laser printer and select 'Update Driver'.

4. Click 'Browse my computer for driver software' and then 'Let me pick from a list of available drivers on my computer'.

5. Select the location where you downloaded the new driver and follow the prompts to install it.

Once you've installed the new driver, restart your computer and try printing again. If you're still having trouble, you may need to configure additional settings or troubleshoot other issues.

By following these steps, you should be able to successfully install a driver for your Dell 1720DN laser printer using Device Manager on Windows.

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