Using the printer software | Dell P513w specs

Using the printer software

Minimum system requirements

The printer software requires up to 500 MB of free disk space.

Supported operating systems

•Microsoft Windows 7 (Web only)1

•Microsoft Windows Vista (SP1)

•Microsoft Windows XP (SP3)

•Microsoft Windows 2000 (SP4 or greater)

•Linux Ubuntu 8.04 LTS and 8.10 (Web only)1

•Linux OpenSUSE 11.0 and 11.1 (Web only)1

•Linux Fedora 10 (Web only)1

1The printer driver for this operating system is available only at support.dell.com.

Using the Windows printer software

Software installed during printer installation

When you set up the printer using the installation software CD, all the necessary software was installed. You may have chosen to install some additional programs. The following table provides an overview of various software programs and what they can help you do.

If you did not install these additional programs during initial installation, then reinsert the installation software CD, run the installation software, and then select Install Additional Software from the Software Already Installed screen.

Printer software

Use the

Dell Printer Home

(referred to as Printer Home)

To

•Launch applications or programs.

•Access the Fax Solutions software.

•Scan or e-mail a photo or document.

•Edit scanned documents.

•Scan documents to PDF.

•Adjust settings for the printer.

•Order supplies.

•Maintain ink cartridges.

•Print a test page.

•Register the printer.

•Contact technical support.

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Contents

Dell P513w Users Guide May Contents Copying Scanning Troubleshooting 104 Safety information Minimizing your printers environmental impact About your printerThank you for choosing this printer Conserving energy Finding information about the printer Conserving inkRecycling Product Information Guide Understanding the parts of the printer Use About your printer Ordering and replacing supplies Ordering ink cartridgesReplacing ink cartridges Recycling Dell products Select Printer Home Using the printer control panel buttons and menus Using the printer control panel Changing the Power Saver timeout Sided/Eco-Mode Changing temporary settings into new default settings Saving paper and energy with Eco-Mode To disable the settings timeout feature Resetting to factory settingsTo change the temporary settings into new default settings Using the printer control panel menus Initial Setup Complete appears on the display Software installed during printer installation Using the printer softwareUsing the Windows printer software Minimum system requirements Using the printer software Uninstalling the printer software Reinstalling the printer softwareChecking for software updates Installing the printer software Loading paper and original documents Loading paper Sheets of heavyweight matte paper Saving paper default settings Loading original documents on the scanner glass Printing basic documents PrintingTips for printing Printing a document Printing pages in reverse order Printing multiple pages on one sheet If 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 photos Printing photos using the printer control panel Supported memory cards and file types Editing photos using the printer control panel You can Printing 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 device Printing on both sides of the paper duplexing Printing on both sides of the paper duplexing automatically Printing 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 job Canceling print jobs Resuming print jobs Copying 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 one Making a duplex copy automatically Copying multiple pages on one sheetMaking a duplex copy Making a duplex copy manually Canceling 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 application Scanning 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 options Printing 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 begin Creating an ad hoc wireless network Advanced wireless setupChanging wireless settings after installation Windows Vista Windows XP Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network Windows Switching 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 printer Where 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 Interference What 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 printhead Cleaning the exterior of the printer Cleaning the printhead nozzles Cleaning the scanner glass If Troubleshooting does not solve your problem TroubleshootingUsing the Service Center to solve printer problems Setup troubleshooting Printhead 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 Supply Remove 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 queue Cannot print through USB Jams and misfeeds troubleshootingMake Sure the USB Port is Enabled in Windows Paper jam in the printer Paper jam in the paper support Paper jam in the duplex unit Paper 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 Speed Poor copy or scanned image quality Copier or scanner does not respondScanner unit does not close Partial copies or scans of documents or photos Scan was not successful Memory card troubleshootingMemory card troubleshooting checklist Scanning takes too long or freezes the computer Reinsert the Memory Card Nothing happens when a memory card is insertedCannot print documents from a memory card or flash drive Check the Network Connection Wireless troubleshooting Wireless troubleshooting checklist Turn the Wireless Access Point OFF and then Back on Resetting the wireless settings to factory defaultsCannot print over wireless network Disconnect from VPN Session Check 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 Passphrase Check 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 Port Wi-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 Printer Wireless print server not installed How to locate a printer IP address Make Sure the Wireless Port is Selected 100 Resolving intermittent wireless communications issues 101 102 Change the Channel the Wireless Router UsesConfigure the Wireless Router with a Unique Ssid Eliminate Sources of Interference 103 Check for Known Issues with the Wireless RouterCheck for Wireless Adapter Updates Change ALL Network Devices to the Same Type Index 104 105 106 Dpof 107 Ssid 108 VPN