Scanning directly to e-mail using the printer software | Dell P513w

Scanning directly to e-mail using the printer software

1Load an original document faceup into the ADF or facedown on the scanner glass.

2Click or Start.

3Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list.

4Select Printer Home.

5Choose your printer from the printer drop-down list.

6Click Email, and then select Photo, Document or PDF.

Note: You can select Document only if an OCR application is stored on your computer.

Scanning starts and the scan progress dialog appears.

7When the scan is finished, a new e-mail message is created with the scanned document automatically attached.

8Compose your e-mail message.

Note: If your e-mail program does not open automatically, then you can scan the document to the computer and then send it through e-mail as an attachment.

Scanning to a PDF

1Load an original document faceup into the ADF or facedown on the scanner glass.

2Click or Start.

3Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list.

4Select Printer Home.

5Choose your printer from the printer drop-down list.

6Click PDF.

Scanning starts and the scan progress dialog appears.

7Save the document as a PDF.

Scanning FAQ

How can I improve the quality of a scan?

•Make sure your original documents are in good condition.

•Make sure the application that receives the scanned document is appropriate. For example, if you are scanning a photo to edit it, then make sure you choose a photo editing application to receive the scan. If you are scanning a document to edit the text, then make sure you choose an OCR application.

•Use a high resolution.

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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 Recycling Finding information about the printerConserving ink Product Information Guide Understanding the parts of the printer Use About your printer Replacing ink cartridges Ordering and replacing suppliesOrdering 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 Printing envelopes If the printer is using a USB connectionPrinting specialty documents Tips on loading label sheets Printing labelsPrinting on custom-size paper 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 Making 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 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 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 Using the printer software Scanning documents into an editing application How can I improve the quality of a scan? Scanning directly to e-mail using the printer softwareScanning FAQ 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 Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light Installing the printer on a wireless networkInstalling the printer on other computers 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 Using the printer locally USB Switching between USB and wireless connections Windows onlyUsing the printer wirelessly 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? Wireless network examples What is a network?How are home networks configured? 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? Remove Obstacles Between the Access Point and the Printer Finding the signal strengthHow can I improve wireless signal strength? 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 Incorrect language appears on the display Printhead errorsChange the Language Using the Printer Menus Remove and Reinsert the Printhead Software did not install Reconnect the Printer Power Supply Make Sure the INK Cartridges are Inserted Correctly Remove and Reinstall the Printer SoftwarePrint job does not print or is missing pages 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 Check Paper Loading Paper or specialty media misfeedsCheck Paper Condition Streaks or lines on printed image Print troubleshootingPoor quality at the edges 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 Cannot print and there is a firewall on the computer Wi-Fi indicator light is not litCheck Power Select the Wireless Printer Allow the Wireless Installation to CompleteEnable the Printer Select the Wireless Port Check 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 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