Maintaining the printer, Maintaining ink cartridges | Dell V310

Maintaining the printer

Maintaining ink cartridges

Checking ink levels

Using the printer control panel

1From the printer control panel, press .

2Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Maintenance, and then press .

3Press again to select Ink Levels.

4Press the arrow buttons to check the ink level in each cartridge.

Using the printer 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 Maintenance tab, click Check ink levels.

Aligning the printhead

If the characters or lines on your printer image appear jagged or wavy, then you may need to align the printhead.

Using the printer control panel

1Load plain paper.

2From the printer control panel, press .

3Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Maintenance, and then press .

4Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Align Printer, and then press .

5Press again.

An alignment page prints.

Note: Do not remove the alignment page until printing is finished.

Using the printer software

1Load plain paper.

2Click or Start.

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

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Dell V310 manual Maintaining the printer, Maintaining ink cartridges, Checking ink levels, Aligning the printhead

Contents

April Dell V310 Series Users Guide Trademarks Contents Scanning Copying 103 TroubleshootingPage Safety information Thank you for choosing this printer About your printerMinimizing your printers environmental impact 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 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 Using the Windows printer software Using the printer softwareSoftware installed during printer installation Minimum system requirements Using the printer software Checking for software updates Reinstalling the printer softwareUninstalling the printer software Installing 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 Tips for printing PrintingPrinting basic documents 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 labels Printing on both sides of the paper duplexing manuallyPrinting on custom-size paper Tips on loading label sheetsPage 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 Changing the printing mode Setting your printer as the default printerManaging print jobs Canceling print jobs Pausing print jobsChanging the printing mode for a single print job Resuming print jobs Tips for copying CopyingMaking copies Copying photos Adjusting copy qualityEnlarging or reducing images Making a copy lighter or darker Collating copies using the printer control panel 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 Scanning documents into an editing application Using the printer software Scanning directly to e-mail Scanning FAQHow can I improve the quality of a scan? How do I scan in black and white? Why am I being asked for a PIN? Canceling scan jobsWhat is an application list, and how do I update it? Updating the application list Wireless network compatibility Installing the printer on a wireless networkNetworking 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 Adding the printer to your wireless network Special wireless installation instructionsAssigning a static IP address Before you begin Changing wireless settings after installation Advanced wireless setupCreating an ad hoc wireless network Windows Vista Windows XP Windows Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network Using the printer wirelessly Switching between USB and wireless connections Windows onlyUsing the printer locally USB Sharing a printer in a Windows environment What is Wi-Fi Protected Setup? Networking FAQ What is an SSID? Where do I find my WEP key or WPA passphrase?Where do I find my SSID? What is a network? 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 Obstacles Between the Access Point and the Printer How 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? What is an IP address? What is a key index? What is TCP/IP?How to locate a printer IP address How do I locate IP addresses? Maintaining ink cartridges Maintaining the printerChecking ink levels Aligning the printhead Cleaning the printhead nozzles Cleaning the exterior of the printer Cleaning the scanner glass Using the Service Center to solve printer problems TroubleshootingIf Troubleshooting does not solve your problem Setup troubleshooting Change the Language Using the Printer Menus Printhead errorIncorrect language appears on the display Remove and Reinsert the Printhead Software did not install Print job does not print or is missing pages Reconnect the Printer Power SupplyCheck the USB Connection Make Sure the INK Cartridges are Inserted Correctly Make Sure the Printer is not in Power Saver Mode Remove and Reinstall the Printer SoftwarePrinter is printing blank pages Printer is busy or does not respond Cannot delete documents from the print queue Jams and misfeeds troubleshootingCannot print through USB Paper jam in the printer Paper or specialty media misfeeds Paper jam in the paper supportCheck Paper Condition Check Paper Loading Poor quality at the edges Print troubleshootingStreaks or lines on printed image Computer slows down when printing Copy and scan troubleshootingPrint speed is slow Maximize Computer Processing Speed Scanner unit does not close Copier or scanner does not respondPoor copy or scanned image quality Partial copies or scans of documents or photos Memory card troubleshooting checklist Memory card troubleshootingScan was not successful Scanning takes too long or freezes the computer Cannot print documents from a memory card or flash drive Nothing happens when a memory card is insertedReinsert the Memory Card Check the Network Connection Wireless troubleshooting checklist Wireless troubleshooting Cannot print over wireless network Resetting the wireless settings to factory defaultsMove Your Access Point Away from Other Electronic Devices 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 Check Power Wi-Fi indicator light is not litAllow the Wireless Installation to Complete Enable the Printer Check Network Name Select the Wireless PortCheck Security Keys Move Your Access Point to Minimize Interference Make Sure the Access Point is onMove Your Printer Check MAC Address 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 Make Sure Bidirectional Communication is Enabled Resolving intermittent wireless communications issues100 101 Check for Wireless Adapter Updates Check for Known Issues with the Wireless Router102 Change ALL Network Devices to the Same Type 103 Index 104 Dpof 105 Ssid 106 VPN 107