The Dell 1355cn Color MFP driver helps Windows communicate with your multifunction printer, allowing applications to send documents and use the device’s available print settings. When setting it up on Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7, choose a Dell driver package that matches your operating system and system architecture, and check its compatibility notes before installing.

Key Features

• Color and monochrome printing: Provides access to supported color settings so you can choose suitable output for reports, graphics, and everyday documents.
• Paper and layout controls: Lets you adjust supported options such as paper size, orientation, copy count, and print quality from Windows applications.
• USB and network setup: Helps Windows recognize the printer through a USB connection or over an Ethernet network, depending on the installation method and package.
• Multifunction software support: Some packages may include scanning components or device utilities. Check the download details, as a print-only driver does not necessarily enable scanning.

How to Install

1. Check your Windows version. Open your system information to confirm the installed edition and whether Windows uses a 32-bit or 64-bit architecture. Review the driver’s supported systems rather than assuming an older package will work on Windows 11 or Windows 10.
2. Select the appropriate download. Choose a package specifically listed for the Dell 1355cn Color MFP. If you need scanning as well as printing, look for the relevant scanner software or multifunction package.
3. Prepare the printer. Turn it on and load paper. For Ethernet setup, connect it to the same network as your computer and note its IP address if needed. For USB installation, follow the installer’s instructions about when to attach the cable.
4. Run the installation. Extract the downloaded archive if necessary, launch the setup program, and approve the Windows permission prompt. Select the connection type and follow the on-screen instructions. Restart only if requested.
5. Verify operation. Find the printer in Windows printer settings and print a test page. Confirm that paper size and color preferences are correct, then test scanning separately if you installed scanner components.

If installation fails, check the connection and the package’s compatibility information first. Avoid forcing an unsupported driver onto your system; a newer Windows version may require a different setup method or may not have a fully supported Dell package.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Installer fails or stalls: Disconnect the USB cable, run the Dell 1355cn driver package as administrator, and reconnect only when prompted. Remove any partial Dell 1355cn entry from Printers & scanners first.
• Device not detected: For USB, use a direct rear-port connection and a different cable. For Ethernet, confirm the MFP’s IP address and add it as a TCP/IP printer using the Dell 1355cn driver.
• Version/driver conflicts: Uninstall older Dell 1355cn/1355cnw drivers and stale print queues, reboot, then install one matching 32/64-bit package. Avoid mixing Windows WSD and Dell drivers.