Using the printer software, Minimum system requirements | Dell V310

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)

•Microsoft Windows Vista

•Microsoft Windows XP

•Microsoft Windows 2000 (SP4 or greater)

•Linux Ubuntu 8.04 LTS and 8.10 (Web only)

•Linux OpenSUSE 11.0 and 11.1 (Web only)

•Linux Fedora 10 (Web only)

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)

Dell Fast Pics

(referred to as Fast Pics)

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.

Manage, edit, transfer, and print photos and documents.

Using the printer software

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Dell V310 manual Using the printer software, Minimum system requirements, Using the Windows printer software

Contents

April Dell V310 Series Users Guide Trademarks Contents Scanning Copying 103 TroubleshootingPage Safety information Minimizing your printers environmental impact About your printerThank you for choosing this printer Recycling Finding information about the printer Product Information Guide Use Understanding the parts of the printer About your printer Replacing ink cartridges Ordering and replacing supplies Ordering ink cartridges Select Printer Home Recycling Dell products Using the printer control panel Using the printer control panel buttons and menus Using the printer control panel buttons and menus Copy menu Using the printer menus Setup menu Changing temporary settings into new default settings To disable the settings timeout feature Changing the Power Saver timeoutTo change the temporary settings into new default settings Saving energy with Eco-Mode Resetting to factory settingsUsing the printer control panel menus Page Minimum system requirements Using the printer softwareUsing the Windows printer software Software installed during printer installation Using the printer software Installing the printer software Reinstalling the printer softwareChecking for software updates Uninstalling the printer software Loading paper Loading paper and original documents Sheets of heavyweight matte paper Saving paper default settings Loading original documents on the scanner glass Printing a document PrintingTips for printing Printing basic documents Printing documents from a memory card or flash drive Printing pages in reverse orderPrinting multiple pages on one sheet Printing envelopes If the printer is using a USB connectionPrinting specialty documents Tips on loading label sheets Printing on both sides of the paper duplexing manuallyPrinting labels Printing on custom-size paperPage Working with photos Using a memory card or flash drive with the printer Supported memory cards and file types Printing photos using the printer control panel If the printer is using a USB connection Camera detected. Press OK to change settings 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 Printing from a Bluetooth-enabled device Bluetooth Dongle Connected appears on the display Printing from a Bluetooth-enabled device Setting the Bluetooth security level Managing print jobs Setting your printer as the default printerChanging the printing mode Resuming print jobs Pausing print jobsCanceling print jobs Changing the printing mode for a single print job Making copies CopyingTips for copying Enlarging or reducing images Adjusting copy qualityCopying photos Making a copy lighter or darker Collating copies using the printer control panel Repeating an image on one 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 Scanning documents into an editing application Using the printer software How do I scan in black and white? Scanning FAQScanning directly to e-mail How can I improve the quality of a scan? Updating the application list Canceling scan jobsWhy am I being asked for a PIN? What is an application list, and how do I update it? Supported network security options Installing the printer on a wireless networkWireless network compatibility Networking 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 Before you begin Special wireless installation instructionsAdding the printer to your wireless network Assigning a static IP address Windows Vista Advanced wireless setupChanging wireless settings after installation Creating an ad hoc wireless network Windows XP Windows Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network Sharing a printer in a Windows environment Switching between USB and wireless connections Windows onlyUsing the printer wirelessly Using the printer locally USB What is Wi-Fi Protected Setup? Networking FAQ What is a network? Where do I find my WEP key or WPA passphrase?What is an SSID? Where do I find my SSID? Wireless network examples How are home networks configured? Scenario 2 Wireless network with Internet access Why do I need an installation cable? How are infrastructure and ad hoc networks different? How do I attach the installation cable? Requirements for all devices Finding the signal strength Remove Sources of Interference How can I improve wireless signal strength?Remove Obstacles Between the Access Point and the Printer Arrange the Network to Reduce Signal Absorption What is a MAC address? How do I find the MAC address? What is an IP address? How do I locate IP addresses? What is TCP/IP?What is a key index? How to locate a printer IP address Aligning the printhead Maintaining the printerMaintaining ink cartridges Checking ink levels Cleaning the printhead nozzles Cleaning the exterior of the printer Cleaning the scanner glass Setup troubleshooting TroubleshootingUsing the Service Center to solve printer problems If Troubleshooting does not solve your problem Remove and Reinsert the Printhead Printhead errorChange the Language Using the Printer Menus Incorrect language appears on the display Software did not install Make Sure the INK Cartridges are Inserted Correctly Reconnect the Printer Power SupplyPrint job does not print or is missing pages Check the USB Connection Printer is busy or does not respond Remove and Reinstall the Printer SoftwareMake Sure the Printer is not in Power Saver Mode Printer is printing blank pages Paper jam in the printer Jams and misfeeds troubleshootingCannot delete documents from the print queue Cannot print through USB Check Paper Loading Paper jam in the paper supportPaper or specialty media misfeeds Check Paper Condition Streaks or lines on printed image Print troubleshootingPoor quality at the edges Maximize Computer Processing Speed Copy and scan troubleshootingComputer slows down when printing Print speed is slow Partial copies or scans of documents or photos Copier or scanner does not respondScanner unit does not close Poor copy or scanned image quality Scanning takes too long or freezes the computer Memory card troubleshootingMemory card troubleshooting checklist Scan was not successful Check the Network Connection Nothing happens when a memory card is insertedCannot print documents from a memory card or flash drive Reinsert the Memory Card Wireless troubleshooting checklist Wireless troubleshooting Move Your Access Point Away from Other Electronic Devices Resetting the wireless settings to factory defaultsCannot print over wireless network Disconnect from VPN Session Check Your WEP KEY or WPA Passphrase Continue button is unavailable Cannot print and there is a firewall on the computer TRY Running the Installer Again Enable the Printer Wi-Fi indicator light is not litCheck Power Allow the Wireless Installation to Complete Check Security Keys Select the Wireless PortCheck Network Name Check MAC Address Make Sure the Access Point is onMove Your Access Point to Minimize Interference Move Your Printer Ping the Access Point to Make Sure the Network is Working Make Sure Your Computer can Communicate with the Printer Configure the Printer for Wireless Access Again Wireless print server not installed Make Sure the Wireless Port is Selected How to locate a printer IP address 100 Resolving intermittent wireless communications issuesMake Sure Bidirectional Communication is Enabled 101 Change ALL Network Devices to the Same Type Check for Known Issues with the Wireless RouterCheck for Wireless Adapter Updates 102 103 Index 104 Dpof 105 Ssid 106 VPN 107