Finding and installing optional software

1Click or Start.

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

3Select Printer Home.

4Choose your printer from the printer drop-down list.

5From the Support tab, click On-line support.

6From the Web site, select your printer and download the driver.

7Install additional or optional software.

Updating the printer software (Windows only)

Checking for software updates

1Click or Start.

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

3Select Printer Home.

4Choose your printer from the printer drop-down list.

5From the Support tab, select Check for updates.

6Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

Enabling automatic software updates

1With a document open, click File Print.

2Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.

3From the Advanced tab, click More Options.

4In the Software Updates section, select Allow automatic updates from the web for my software.

5Click OK.

Reinstalling the printer software

When you set up the printer using the installation software CD, all the necessary software was installed. If you encountered problems while installing, or if your printer does not appear in the Printers folder or as a printer option when you send a print job, then try removing and reinstalling the printer.

Uninstalling the printer software

1Click or Start.

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

Using the printer software

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Dell P713w manual Finding and installing optional software, Updating the printer software Windows only

P713w specifications

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