Dell P513w manual Installing the printer on a wireless network

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Installing the printer on a wireless network

Before you install the printer on a wireless network, make sure that:

•Your wireless network is set up and working properly.

•The computer you are using is connected to the same wireless network where you want to set up the printer.

1Close all open software programs.

2Insert the installation software CD.

If the Welcome screen does not appear after a minute, then launch the CD manually: a Click , or click Start and then click Run.

b In the Start Search or Run box, type D:\setup.exe, where D is the letter of your CD or DVD drive.

3Follow the instructions on the Welcome screen to set up the printer.

Installing the printer on other computers

Once the printer is set up on the wireless network, it can be accessed wirelessly by any other computer on the network. However, you will need to install the printer driver on every computer that will access it. You do not need to configure the printer again, although you will need to run the setup software on each computer to install the driver.

1Close all open software programs.

2Insert the installation software CD.

If the Welcome screen does not appear after a minute, then launch the CD manually: a Click , or click Start and then click Run.

b In the Start Search or Run box, type D:\setup.exe, where D is the letter of your CD or DVD drive.

3Follow the instructions on the computer screen for installing a configured printer on a new computer.

Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light

The colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light show the network status of the printer.

•Off means one of the following:

–The printer is turned off or is powering up.

–The printer is not connected to a wireless network and is in Power Saver mode. In Power Saver mode, the power light pulses on and off.

•Solid orange means one of the following:

–The printer has not yet been configured for a wireless network.

–The printer is configured for an ad hoc connection, but it is not currently communicating with another ad hoc device.

•Blinking orange means one of the following:

–The printer is out of the range of the wireless access point (wireless router).

–The printer is trying to communicate with the wireless access point, but the wireless access point is turned off or not working properly.

–Either the configured printer or the wireless access point has been turned off and back on, and the printer is trying to establish communications with the network.

–The wireless settings of the printer may no longer be valid.

•Green means that the printer is connected to a wireless network and is ready for use.

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Contents Dell P513w Users Guide MayContents Copying ScanningTroubleshooting 104Safety information Minimizing your printers environmental impact About your printerThank you for choosing this printer Conserving energyFinding information about the printer Conserving inkRecycling Product Information Guide Understanding the parts of the printer UseAbout your printer Ordering and replacing supplies Ordering ink cartridgesReplacing ink cartridges Recycling Dell products Select Printer HomeUsing the printer control panel buttons and menus Using the printer control panelChanging the Power Saver timeout Sided/Eco-ModeChanging temporary settings into new default settings Saving paper and energy with Eco-ModeTo disable the settings timeout feature Resetting to factory settingsTo change the temporary settings into new default settings Using the printer control panel menusInitial Setup Complete appears on the display Software installed during printer installation Using the printer softwareUsing the Windows printer software Minimum system requirementsUsing the printer software Uninstalling the printer software Reinstalling the printer softwareChecking for software updates Installing the printer softwareLoading paper and original documents Loading paperSheets of heavyweight matte paper Saving paper default settings Loading original documents on the scanner glass Printing basic documents PrintingTips for printing Printing a documentPrinting pages in reverse order Printing multiple pages on one sheetIf the printer is using a USB connection Printing specialty documentsPrinting envelopes Printing labels Printing on custom-size paperTips on loading label sheets Using a memory card or flash drive with the printer Working with photosPrinting photos using the printer control panel Supported memory cards and file typesEditing photos using the printer control panel You canPrinting photos from a PictBridge-enabled digital camera Printing photos from a memory device using the proof sheet Printing photos from a digital camera using Dpof Bluetooth Dongle Connected appears on the display Setting the Bluetooth security level Printing from a Bluetooth-enabled devicePrinting on both sides of the paper duplexing Printing on both sides of the paper duplexing automaticallyPrinting on both sides of the paper duplexing manually Pausing print jobs Setting your printer as the default printerChanging the printing mode Changing the printing mode for a single print jobCanceling print jobs Resuming print jobsCopying Tips for copyingMaking copies Copying photos Copying an ID cardCopying a two-sided document Adjusting copy quality Enlarging or reducing imagesMaking a copy lighter or darker Collating copies using the printer control panel Repeating an image on oneMaking a duplex copy automatically Copying multiple pages on one sheetMaking a duplex copy Making a duplex copy manuallyCanceling copy jobs Scanning Tips for scanningScanning to a local or network computer Using the printer control panel Scanning to a flash drive or memory cardScanning photos into an editing application Using the printer software Scanning documents into an editing applicationScanning directly to e-mail using the printer software Scanning FAQHow can I improve the quality of a scan? What is an application list, and how do I update it? Canceling scan jobsWhy am I being asked for a PIN? How do I scan in black and white?Networking Installing the printer on a wireless networkWireless network compatibility Supported network security optionsPrinting a network setup Installing the printer on a wireless network Installing the printer on other computersInterpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light Assigning a static IP address Special wireless installation instructionsAdding the printer to your wireless network Before you beginCreating an ad hoc wireless network Advanced wireless setupChanging wireless settings after installation Windows VistaWindows XP Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network WindowsSwitching between USB and wireless connections Windows only Using the printer wirelesslyUsing the printer locally USB Sharing a printer in a Windows environment Prepare the computers to share the printerWhere do I find my WEP key or WPA passphrase? Networking FAQWhat is Wi-Fi Protected Setup? What is an SSID?What is a network? How are home networks configured?Wireless network examples Scenario 2 Wireless network with Internet access Why do I need an installation cable? How do I attach the installation cable?Characteristics How are infrastructure and ad hoc networks different?Finding the signal strength How can I improve wireless signal strength?Remove Obstacles Between the Access Point and the Printer Arrange the Network to Reduce Signal Absorption Remove Sources of InterferenceWhat is a MAC address? How do I find the MAC address?How to locate a printer IP address What is an IP address?What is TCP/IP? How do I locate IP addresses?What is a key index? How are IP addresses assigned?Checking ink levels Maintaining the printerMaintaining ink cartridges Aligning the printheadCleaning the exterior of the printer Cleaning the printhead nozzlesCleaning the scanner glass If Troubleshooting does not solve your problem TroubleshootingUsing the Service Center to solve printer problems Setup troubleshootingPrinthead errors Change the Language Using the Printer MenusIncorrect language appears on the display Remove and Reinsert the Printhead Software did not install Reconnect the Printer Power SupplyRemove and Reinstall the Printer Software Print job does not print or is missing pagesMake Sure the INK Cartridges are Inserted Correctly Printer is busy or does not respond Make Sure the Printer is not in Power Saver ModePrinter is printing blank pages Cannot delete documents from the print queueCannot print through USB Jams and misfeeds troubleshootingMake Sure the USB Port is Enabled in Windows Paper jam in the printerPaper jam in the paper support Paper jam in the duplex unitPaper or specialty media misfeeds Check Paper ConditionCheck Paper Loading Print troubleshooting Poor quality at the edgesStreaks or lines on printed image Print speed is slow Copy and scan troubleshootingComputer slows down when printing Maximize Computer Processing SpeedPoor copy or scanned image quality Copier or scanner does not respondScanner unit does not close Partial copies or scans of documents or photosScan was not successful Memory card troubleshootingMemory card troubleshooting checklist Scanning takes too long or freezes the computerReinsert the Memory Card Nothing happens when a memory card is insertedCannot print documents from a memory card or flash drive Check the Network ConnectionWireless troubleshooting Wireless troubleshooting checklistTurn the Wireless Access Point OFF and then Back on Resetting the wireless settings to factory defaultsCannot print over wireless network Disconnect from VPN SessionCheck the Wireless Signal Quality Make Sure Demo Mode is Turned OFFMove Your Access Point Away from Other Electronic Devices Check Your WEP KEY or WPA PassphraseCheck Your Advanced Security Settings Continue button is unavailable Wi-Fi indicator light is not lit Check PowerCannot print and there is a firewall on the computer Select the Wireless Printer Allow the Wireless Installation to CompleteEnable the Printer Select the Wireless PortWi-Fi indicator light is still orange Check Network NameCheck Security Keys Make Sure the Access Point is on Move Your Access Point to Minimize InterferenceCheck MAC Address Ping the Access Point to Make Sure the Network is Working Configure the Printer for Wireless Access Again Make Sure Your Computer can Communicate with the PrinterWireless print server not installed How to locate a printer IP addressMake Sure the Wireless Port is Selected 100Resolving intermittent wireless communications issues 101102 Change the Channel the Wireless Router UsesConfigure the Wireless Router with a Unique Ssid Eliminate Sources of Interference103 Check for Known Issues with the Wireless RouterCheck for Wireless Adapter Updates Change ALL Network Devices to the Same TypeIndex 104105 106 Dpof107 Ssid108 VPN
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