Users Guide

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Getting Started
OMPE is installed using the OMPE installer package available in the Dell website.
The installer package is equipped with all the prerequisites including templates
for supported printer models. The installer package can also upgrade from
OMPMv2.
The OMPE installer package installs Java as a prerequisite prior to installation.
OMPE uses port 80 or 8080 for web interface.
Installing OMPE
1. From support.dell.com, navigate to Printers Printing Solutions Dell
OpenManage Printer Essentials.
NOTE: The navigation path may vary in the actual website.
2. Download and run the OMPE installer package.
NOTE: You must be logged in with administrative privileges.
The InstallShield Wizard begins.
3. Select the language of your choice before installation.
NOTE: If the operating system fails to recognize any language supported by
OMPE, the English version is installed.
4. In the InstallShield wizard welcome window, click Next .
5. Read the OMPE Software License Agreement and OMPE Personal
Information Collection and Use statements. Select Yes for both to accept
the terms and proceed with the installation.
6. Click Next .
7. Read the OMPE Printer Data Collection and Use statement to enable
sending printer data to Dell. If you agree to send printer data to Dell, select
Yes .
8. Click Next .
9. InstallShield installs OMPE in the default location C:\<Program Files>\Dell
Printers\OMPE. To choose a different location , click Browse .
10. Click Next .
11. If you want to use the system credentials for OMPE login, setup Active
Directory Service (ADS) authentication. For more information, see Setting
up ADS. Otherwise, click Next .