Check for blinking lights or error messages on the printer.
For more information, see Error Messages.
Make sure the scanner glass is clean.
Gently wipe the scanner glass as well as the thin strip of glass beside it with a clean, lint-free cloth
dampened with water.
Remove image patterns from magazines or newspapers.
1. In Windows Vista:
a. Click Programs.
b. Click Dell Printers.
c. Click Dell V305.
In Windows XP or Windows 2000:
Click Start Programs or All Programs Dell Printers Dell V305.
2. Select Dell Imaging Toolbox.
The Dell Imaging Toolbox dialog box opens.
3. From the Home screen, click My Photo Album.
4. Click File Open to select the image that you want to edit.
5. With an image open, click the Advanced tab.
6. Click Image Patterns.
The Image Patterns dialog box opens.
7. Select Remove image patterns from magazine/newspaper (descreen).
8. From the What patterns need to be removed? drop down menu, select a pattern
depending on your scanned item.
9. Click OK.
Reduce background noise on scanned documents.
1. In Windows Vista: