Dell V310 manual Managing print jobs, Setting your printer as the default printer

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Bluetooth Dongle Connected appears on the display.

Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch cables, any network adapter, any connector, the USB Bluetooth adapter, or the printer in the areas shown while actively printing, reading, or writing from a Bluetooth-enabled device. A loss of data can occur.

Notes:

•A Bluetooth adapter is not included with the printer.

•Your printer automatically switches to Bluetooth mode when you insert a USB Bluetooth adapter.

2Make sure the printer is set up to receive Bluetooth connections. For more information, see “Setting up a connection between your printer and a Bluetooth-enabled device” on page 40.

3Set up the Bluetooth device to print to the printer. For more information, see the documentation for your Bluetooth device.

4See the documentation for your Bluetooth device to begin printing.

Note: If the Bluetooth Security Level on the printer is set to High, you must enter a pass key.

Managing print jobs

Setting your printer as the default printer

Your printer should be selected automatically from the Print dialog when you send a print job. If you have to manually select your printer, then it is not the default printer.

To set the default printer:

1Click , or click Start and then click Run.

2In the Start Search or Run box, type control printers.

3Press Enter, or click OK. The printer folder opens.

4Right-click the printer, and then select Set as Default Printer.

Changing the printing mode

To conserve ink, you can change the default printing mode for all print jobs to Quick Print. It uses less ink and is ideal for printing text-only documents. If you need to change to a different print mode to print photos or other high-quality documents, then you can select a different mode from the Print dialog before sending the print job.

To change the default print mode:

1Click , or click Start and then click Run.

2In the Start Search or Run box, type control printers.

3Press Enter, or click OK. The printer folder opens.

4Right-click the printer, and then select Printing Preferences.

5Select Quick Print as the printing mode.

Printing

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Contents April Dell V310 Series Users GuideTrademarks Contents Scanning Copying103 TroubleshootingPage Safety information Thank you for choosing this printer About your printerMinimizing your printers environmental impact Recycling Finding information about the printerProduct Information Guide Use Understanding the parts of the printerAbout your printer Replacing ink cartridges Ordering and replacing suppliesOrdering ink cartridges Select Printer Home Recycling Dell productsUsing the printer control panel Using the printer control panel buttons and menusUsing the printer control panel buttons and menus Copy menu Using the printer menusSetup menu Changing temporary settings into new default settingsTo change the temporary settings into new default settings Changing the Power Saver timeoutTo disable the settings timeout feature Using the printer control panel menus Resetting to factory settingsSaving energy with Eco-Mode Page Minimum system requirements Using the printer softwareUsing the Windows printer software Software installed during printer installationUsing the printer software Installing the printer software Reinstalling the printer softwareChecking for software updates Uninstalling the printer softwareLoading paper Loading paper and original documentsSheets of heavyweight matte paper Saving paper default settings Loading original documents on the scanner glass Printing a document PrintingTips for printing Printing basic documentsPrinting multiple pages on one sheet Printing pages in reverse orderPrinting documents from a memory card or flash drive Printing specialty documents If the printer is using a USB connectionPrinting envelopes Tips on loading label sheets Printing on both sides of the paper duplexing manuallyPrinting labels Printing on custom-size paperPage Working with photos Using a memory card or flash drive with the printerSupported memory cards and file types Printing photos using the printer control panelIf the printer is using a USB connection Camera detected. Press OK to change settings Printing photos from a PictBridge-enabled digital cameraPrinting photos from a memory device using the proof sheet Printing photos from a digital camera using Dpof Printing from a Bluetooth-enabled deviceBluetooth Dongle Connected appears on the display Printing from a Bluetooth-enabled device Setting the Bluetooth security levelChanging the printing mode Setting your printer as the default printerManaging print jobs Resuming print jobs Pausing print jobsCanceling print jobs Changing the printing mode for a single print jobTips for copying CopyingMaking copies Copying photos Adjusting copy qualityEnlarging or reducing images Making a copy lighter or darker Collating copies using the printer control panelRepeating an image on one Canceling copy jobs Tips for scanning ScanningScanning to a local or network computer Scanning to a flash drive or memory card Using the printer control panelScanning photos into an editing application Scanning documents into an editing application Using the printer softwareHow do I scan in black and white? Scanning FAQScanning directly to e-mail How can I improve the quality of a scan?Updating the application list Canceling scan jobsWhy am I being asked for a PIN? What is an application list, and how do I update it?Supported network security options Installing the printer on a wireless networkWireless network compatibility NetworkingPrinting a network setup Installing the printer on other computers Installing the printer on a wireless networkInterpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light Before you begin Special wireless installation instructionsAdding the printer to your wireless network Assigning a static IP addressWindows Vista Advanced wireless setupChanging wireless settings after installation Creating an ad hoc wireless networkWindows XP Windows Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless networkSharing a printer in a Windows environment Switching between USB and wireless connections Windows onlyUsing the printer wirelessly Using the printer locally USBWhat is Wi-Fi Protected Setup? Networking FAQWhat is a network? Where do I find my WEP key or WPA passphrase?What is an SSID? Where do I find my SSID?Wireless network examples How are home networks configured?Scenario 2 Wireless network with Internet access Why do I need an installation cable?How are infrastructure and ad hoc networks different? How do I attach the installation cable?Requirements for all devices Finding the signal strengthRemove Sources of Interference How can I improve wireless signal strength?Remove Obstacles Between the Access Point and the Printer Arrange the Network to Reduce Signal AbsorptionWhat is a MAC address? How do I find the MAC address? What is an IP address?How do I locate IP addresses? What is TCP/IP?What is a key index? How to locate a printer IP addressAligning the printhead Maintaining the printerMaintaining ink cartridges Checking ink levelsCleaning the printhead nozzles Cleaning the exterior of the printerCleaning the scanner glass Setup troubleshooting TroubleshootingUsing the Service Center to solve printer problems If Troubleshooting does not solve your problemRemove and Reinsert the Printhead Printhead errorChange the Language Using the Printer Menus Incorrect language appears on the displaySoftware did not install Make Sure the INK Cartridges are Inserted Correctly Reconnect the Printer Power SupplyPrint job does not print or is missing pages Check the USB ConnectionPrinter is busy or does not respond Remove and Reinstall the Printer SoftwareMake Sure the Printer is not in Power Saver Mode Printer is printing blank pagesPaper jam in the printer Jams and misfeeds troubleshootingCannot delete documents from the print queue Cannot print through USBCheck Paper Loading Paper jam in the paper supportPaper or specialty media misfeeds Check Paper ConditionPoor quality at the edges Print troubleshootingStreaks or lines on printed image Maximize Computer Processing Speed Copy and scan troubleshootingComputer slows down when printing Print speed is slowPartial copies or scans of documents or photos Copier or scanner does not respondScanner unit does not close Poor copy or scanned image qualityScanning takes too long or freezes the computer Memory card troubleshootingMemory card troubleshooting checklist Scan was not successfulCheck the Network Connection Nothing happens when a memory card is insertedCannot print documents from a memory card or flash drive Reinsert the Memory CardWireless troubleshooting checklist Wireless troubleshootingCannot print over wireless network Resetting the wireless settings to factory defaultsMove Your Access Point Away from Other Electronic Devices Disconnect from VPN Session Check Your WEP KEY or WPA PassphraseContinue button is unavailable Cannot print and there is a firewall on the computer TRY Running the Installer AgainEnable the Printer Wi-Fi indicator light is not litCheck Power Allow the Wireless Installation to CompleteCheck Network Name Select the Wireless PortCheck Security Keys Check MAC Address Make Sure the Access Point is onMove Your Access Point to Minimize Interference Move Your PrinterPing the Access Point to Make Sure the Network is Working Make Sure Your Computer can Communicate with the Printer Configure the Printer for Wireless Access AgainWireless print server not installed Make Sure the Wireless Port is Selected How to locate a printer IP addressMake Sure Bidirectional Communication is Enabled Resolving intermittent wireless communications issues100 101 Change ALL Network Devices to the Same Type Check for Known Issues with the Wireless RouterCheck for Wireless Adapter Updates 102103 Index104 Dpof 105Ssid 106VPN 107