Product Information Guide | Dell V310 manual

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Help using the printer software

The latest supplemental information, updates, and online technical support:

•Troubleshooting hints and tips

•Frequently asked questions

•Documentation

•Driver downloads

•Live chat support

•E-mail support

•Telephone support

•Software and Drivers—Certified drivers for your printer and installers for Dell printer software

•Readme files—Last-minute technical changes, or advanced technical reference material for experienced users or technicians

•Supplies and accessories for your printer

•Replacement cartridges

•Safety information for preparing to operate your printer

•Regulatory information

•Warranty information

Find it here

Windows Help

Open a printer software program or application, and then click Help.

Click to view context-sensitive information.

Notes:

•The Help installs automatically with the printer software.

•The printer software is located in the printer Program folder or on the desktop, depending on your operating system.

Dell Support Web site—support.dell.com

Note: Select your region, and then select your product to view the appropriate support site.

Support telephone numbers and hours of operation for your region or country can be found on the Support Web site.

Have the following information ready when you contact support so that they may serve you faster:

•Service Tag

•Express Service Code

Note: The Service Tag and Express Service Code appear on labels located on your printer.

Installation software CD

Note: If you purchased your Dell computer and printer at the same time, then documentation and drivers for your printer are already installed on your computer.

Dell Printer Supplies Web site–dell.com/supplies

You can purchase printer supplies online, by telephone, or in select retail stores.

Product Information Guide

Product Information Guide

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Dell V310 manual Product Information Guide

Contents

Dell V310 Series Users Guide April Trademarks Contents Copying Scanning Troubleshooting 103Page Safety information Thank you for choosing this printer About your printerMinimizing your printers environmental impact Finding information about the printer Recycling Product Information Guide Understanding the parts of the printer Use About your printer Ordering and replacing supplies Replacing ink cartridges Ordering ink cartridges Recycling Dell products Select Printer Home Using the printer control panel buttons and menus Using the printer control panel Using the printer control panel buttons and menus Using the printer menus Copy menu Changing temporary settings into new default settings Setup menu To change the temporary settings into new default settings Changing the Power Saver timeoutTo disable the settings timeout feature Using the printer control panel menus Resetting to factory settingsSaving energy with Eco-Mode Page 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 multiple pages on one sheet Printing pages in reverse orderPrinting documents from a memory card or flash drive Printing specialty documents If the printer is using a USB connectionPrinting envelopes Printing on custom-size paper Printing on both sides of the paper duplexing manuallyPrinting labels Tips on loading label sheetsPage 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 If the printer is using a USB connection Printing photos from a PictBridge-enabled digital camera Camera detected. Press OK to change settings Printing photos from a memory device using the proof sheet Printing from a Bluetooth-enabled device 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 Changing the printing mode Setting your printer as the default printerManaging print jobs Changing the printing mode for a single print job Pausing print jobsCanceling print jobs Resuming print jobs Tips for copying CopyingMaking copies Copying photos Adjusting copy qualityEnlarging or reducing images Collating copies using the printer control panel Making a copy lighter or darker Repeating an image on one Canceling copy jobs Tips for scanning ScanningScanning to a local or network computer Scanning to a flash drive or memory card Using the printer control panelScanning photos into an editing application Using the printer software Scanning documents into an editing application How can I improve the quality of a scan? Scanning FAQScanning directly to e-mail How do I scan in black and white? What is an application list, and how do I update it? Canceling scan jobsWhy am I being asked for a PIN? Updating the application list Networking Installing the printer on a wireless networkWireless network compatibility Supported network security options Printing a network setup Installing the printer on other computers Installing the printer on a wireless networkInterpreting 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 Using the printer locally USB Switching between USB and wireless connections Windows onlyUsing the printer wirelessly Sharing a printer in a Windows environment Networking FAQ What is Wi-Fi Protected Setup? Where do I find my SSID? Where do I find my WEP key or WPA passphrase?What is an SSID? What is a network? How are home networks configured? Wireless network examples Why do I need an installation cable? Scenario 2 Wireless network with Internet access How do I attach the installation cable? How are infrastructure and ad hoc networks different? Finding the signal strength Requirements for all devices Arrange the Network to Reduce Signal Absorption How can I improve wireless signal strength?Remove Obstacles Between the Access Point and the Printer Remove Sources of Interference What is a MAC address? What is an IP address? How do I find the MAC address? How to locate a printer IP address What is TCP/IP?What is a key index? How do I locate IP addresses? 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 errorChange the Language Using the Printer Menus Remove and Reinsert the Printhead Software did not install Check the USB Connection Reconnect the Printer Power SupplyPrint job does not print or is missing pages Make Sure the INK Cartridges are Inserted Correctly Printer is printing blank pages Remove and Reinstall the Printer SoftwareMake Sure the Printer is not in Power Saver Mode Printer is busy or does not respond Cannot print through USB Jams and misfeeds troubleshootingCannot delete documents from the print queue Paper jam in the printer Check Paper Condition Paper jam in the paper supportPaper or specialty media misfeeds Check Paper Loading Poor quality at the edges Print troubleshootingStreaks 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 Cannot print over wireless network Resetting the wireless settings to factory defaultsMove Your Access Point Away from Other Electronic Devices Check Your WEP KEY or WPA Passphrase Disconnect from VPN Session Continue button is unavailable TRY Running the Installer Again Cannot print and there is a firewall on the computer Allow the Wireless Installation to Complete Wi-Fi indicator light is not litCheck Power Enable the Printer Check Network Name Select the Wireless PortCheck Security Keys Move Your Printer Make Sure the Access Point is onMove Your Access Point to Minimize Interference Check 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 Make Sure Bidirectional Communication is Enabled Resolving intermittent wireless communications issues100 101 102 Check for Known Issues with the Wireless RouterCheck for Wireless Adapter Updates Change ALL Network Devices to the Same Type Index 103 104 105 Dpof 106 Ssid 107 VPN