Dell P513w manual Switching between USB and wireless connections Windows only

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3Select Printer Home.

4Click the Settings tab.

5Click Wireless setup utility link.

6Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

Note: Windows Vista computers may need to be reconnected to the ad hoc network after restarting.

Configuring the printer wirelessly using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a method of configuring computers and printers on a secure wireless network. WPS is faster than manual configuration, and it reduces typing errors when new devices are added to a wireless network. The SSID and WPA passphrase are automatically detected and configured for you. The printer supports WPS and can be configured for wireless access using WPS. In order to use WPS to configure the printer, the wireless router must also support WPS.

If you want to use WPS to set up your printer, then insert the CD and follow the instructions on the computer screen.

Notes:

•To use WPS to configure the printer wirelessly, all of the devices on your wireless network must support WPS. If any device on your network does not support WPS, then you must type the SSID and security information when prompted.

•If you are using the PIN method to add your printer using WPS, make sure you type all eight digits when you are asked to enter your PIN.

Switching between USB and wireless connections (Windows only)

You can change the way you access your printer, depending on your needs. The following procedures assume that you have configured your printer for one type of connection and that the printer drivers are installed on the computer. See related topics on troubleshooting specific connection types if you encounter difficulties during configuration.

Using the printer wirelessly

1Click or Start.

2Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list.

3Select Printer Home.

4Click the Settings tab.

5Click the Wireless setup utility link.

6Follow the instructions on the computer screen to set up the printer wirelessly.

Note: There is no need to remove the USB cable connecting the printer to the computer during wireless configuration.

Using the printer locally (USB)

1Attach a USB cable to the computer and to the printer.

2Wait a moment for Windows to locate the driver and finish setting up the printer.

Note: You can continue to use the printer wirelessly.

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Contents May Dell P513w Users GuideContents Scanning Copying104 TroubleshootingSafety information Conserving energy About your printerThank you for choosing this printer Minimizing your printers environmental impactRecycling Finding information about the printerConserving ink Product 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 menusSided/Eco-Mode Changing the Power Saver timeoutSaving paper and energy with Eco-Mode Changing temporary settings into new default settingsUsing the printer control panel menus Resetting to factory settingsTo change the temporary settings into new default settings To disable the settings timeout featureInitial Setup Complete appears on the display 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 envelopes If the printer is using a USB connectionPrinting specialty documents Tips on loading label sheets Printing labelsPrinting on custom-size paper Working with photos Using a memory card or flash drive with the printerSupported memory cards and file types Printing photos using the printer control panelYou can Editing photos using the printer control panelPrinting 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 Printing from a Bluetooth-enabled device Setting the Bluetooth security levelPrinting on both sides of the paper duplexing automatically Printing on both sides of the paper duplexingPrinting on both sides of the paper duplexing manually Changing the printing mode for a single print job Setting your printer as the default printerChanging the printing mode Pausing print jobsResuming print jobs Canceling print jobsMaking copies CopyingTips for copying Copying a two-sided document Copying photosCopying an ID card Making a copy lighter or darker Adjusting copy qualityEnlarging or reducing images Repeating an image on one Collating copies using the printer control panelMaking a duplex copy manually Copying multiple pages on one sheetMaking a duplex copy Making a duplex copy automaticallyCanceling copy jobs Scanning to a local or network computer ScanningTips for scanning Scanning photos into an editing application Using the printer control panelScanning to a flash drive or memory card Scanning documents into an editing application Using the printer softwareHow can I improve the quality of a scan? Scanning directly to e-mail using the printer softwareScanning FAQ How do I scan in black and white? 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 Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light Installing the printer on a wireless networkInstalling the printer on other computers 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 networkUsing the printer locally USB Switching between USB and wireless connections Windows onlyUsing the printer wirelessly Prepare the computers to share the printer Sharing a printer in a Windows environmentWhat is an SSID? Networking FAQWhat is Wi-Fi Protected Setup? Where do I find my WEP key or WPA passphrase?Wireless network examples What is a network?How are home networks configured? Scenario 2 Wireless network with Internet access How do I attach the installation cable? Why do I need an installation cable?How are infrastructure and ad hoc networks different? CharacteristicsRemove Obstacles Between the Access Point and the Printer Finding the signal strengthHow can I improve wireless signal strength? Remove Sources of Interference Arrange the Network to Reduce Signal AbsorptionHow do I find the MAC address? What is a MAC address?How do I locate IP addresses? What is an IP address?What is TCP/IP? How to locate a printer IP addressHow are IP addresses assigned? What is a key index?Aligning 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 problemIncorrect language appears on the display Printhead errorsChange the Language Using the Printer Menus Remove and Reinsert the Printhead Reconnect the Printer Power Supply Software did not installMake Sure the INK Cartridges are Inserted Correctly Remove and Reinstall the Printer SoftwarePrint job does not print or is missing pages Cannot delete documents from the print queue Make Sure the Printer is not in Power Saver ModePrinter is printing blank pages Printer is busy or does not respondPaper jam in the printer Jams and misfeeds troubleshootingMake Sure the USB Port is Enabled in Windows Cannot print through USBPaper jam in the duplex unit Paper jam in the paper supportCheck Paper Loading Paper or specialty media misfeedsCheck Paper Condition Streaks or lines on printed image Print troubleshootingPoor quality at the edges 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 troubleshootingDisconnect from VPN Session Resetting the wireless settings to factory defaultsCannot print over wireless network Turn the Wireless Access Point OFF and then Back onCheck Your WEP KEY or WPA Passphrase Make Sure Demo Mode is Turned OFFMove Your Access Point Away from Other Electronic Devices Check the Wireless Signal QualityCheck Your Advanced Security Settings Continue button is unavailable Cannot print and there is a firewall on the computer Wi-Fi indicator light is not litCheck Power Select the Wireless Port Allow the Wireless Installation to CompleteEnable the Printer Select the Wireless PrinterCheck Security Keys Wi-Fi indicator light is still orangeCheck Network Name Check MAC Address Make Sure the Access Point is onMove Your Access Point to Minimize Interference Ping 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 AgainHow to locate a printer IP address Wireless print server not installed100 Make Sure the Wireless Port is Selected101 Resolving intermittent wireless communications issuesEliminate Sources of Interference Change the Channel the Wireless Router UsesConfigure the Wireless Router with a Unique Ssid 102Change ALL Network Devices to the Same Type Check for Known Issues with the Wireless RouterCheck for Wireless Adapter Updates 103104 Index105 Dpof 106Ssid 107VPN 108