Printer is printing blank pages | Dell V310 manual

3Firmly plug the rectangular end of the USB cable into the USB port of the computer.

The USB port is marked with a USB symbol.

REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE PRINTER SOFTWARE

Printer is printing blank pages

Blank pages may be caused by improperly installed ink cartridges.

REINSTALL THE INK CARTRIDGES AND DEEP CLEAN AND ALIGN THE PRINTHEAD

1Reinstall the ink cartridges, see “Replacing ink cartridges” on page 13 for more information.

If the cartridges do not seem to fit, make sure the printhead is properly seated, and then try installing the cartridges again.

2Load plain paper.

3From the printer control panel, press .

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

5Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Deep Clean Printhead, and then press . A cleaning page prints.

6Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Align Printer, and the press . An alignment page prints.

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

Printer is busy or does not respond

If the "Before you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem, then try one or more of the following:

MAKE SURE THE PRINTER IS NOT IN POWER SAVER MODE

If the power light is blinking on and off slowly, then the printer is in Power Saver mode. Press to wake up the printer.

If the printer will not come out of Power Saver mode, then reset the power:

1Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, and then wait 10 seconds.

2Insert the power cord into the wall outlet, and then turn on the printer.

If this problem persists, then check our Web site for updates for your printer software or firmware.

RECONNECT THE PRINTER POWER SUPPLY

1Turn off the printer, and then unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.

2Gently remove the power supply from the printer, and then reinsert it.

3Plug the power cord into the wall outlet, and then turn on the printer.

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Contents

Dell V310 Series Users Guide April Trademarks Contents Copying Scanning Troubleshooting 103Page Safety information Minimizing your printers environmental impact About your printerThank you for choosing this printer 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 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 Using the printer software Using the Windows printer softwareSoftware installed during printer installation Minimum system requirements Using the printer software Reinstalling the printer software Checking for software updatesUninstalling the printer software 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 Tips for printingPrinting basic documents Printing a document 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 Printing on both sides of the paper duplexing manually Printing labelsPrinting on custom-size paper 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 Managing print jobs Setting your printer as the default printerChanging the printing mode Pausing print jobs Canceling print jobsChanging the printing mode for a single print job Resuming print jobs Making copies CopyingTips for copying Enlarging or reducing images Adjusting copy qualityCopying photos Collating copies using the printer control panel Making a copy lighter or darker 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 Using the printer software Scanning documents into an editing application Scanning FAQ Scanning directly to e-mailHow can I improve the quality of a scan? How do I scan in black and white? Canceling scan jobs Why am I being asked for a PIN?What is an application list, and how do I update it? Updating the application list Installing the printer on a wireless network Wireless network compatibilityNetworking Supported network security options 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 Special wireless installation instructions Adding the printer to your wireless networkAssigning a static IP address Before you begin Advanced wireless setup Changing wireless settings after installationCreating an ad hoc wireless network Windows Vista Windows XP Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network Windows Switching between USB and wireless connections Windows only Using the printer wirelesslyUsing the printer locally USB Sharing a printer in a Windows environment Networking FAQ What is Wi-Fi Protected Setup? Where do I find my WEP key or WPA passphrase? What is an SSID?Where do I find my 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 How can I improve wireless signal strength? Remove Obstacles Between the Access Point and the PrinterArrange the Network to Reduce Signal Absorption Remove Sources of Interference What is a MAC address? What is an IP address? How do I find the MAC address? What is TCP/IP? What is a key index?How to locate a printer IP address How do I locate IP addresses? Maintaining the printer Maintaining ink cartridgesChecking ink levels Aligning the printhead Cleaning the exterior of the printer Cleaning the printhead nozzles Cleaning the scanner glass Troubleshooting Using the Service Center to solve printer problemsIf Troubleshooting does not solve your problem Setup troubleshooting Printhead error Change the Language Using the Printer MenusIncorrect language appears on the display Remove and Reinsert the Printhead Software did not install Reconnect the Printer Power Supply Print job does not print or is missing pagesCheck the USB Connection Make Sure the INK Cartridges are Inserted Correctly Remove and Reinstall the Printer Software Make Sure the Printer is not in Power Saver ModePrinter is printing blank pages Printer is busy or does not respond Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting Cannot delete documents from the print queueCannot print through USB Paper jam in the printer Paper jam in the paper support Paper or specialty media misfeedsCheck Paper Condition Check Paper Loading Streaks or lines on printed image Print troubleshootingPoor quality at the edges Copy and scan troubleshooting Computer slows down when printingPrint speed is slow Maximize Computer Processing Speed Copier or scanner does not respond Scanner unit does not closePoor copy or scanned image quality Partial copies or scans of documents or photos Memory card troubleshooting Memory card troubleshooting checklistScan was not successful Scanning takes too long or freezes the computer Nothing happens when a memory card is inserted Cannot print documents from a memory card or flash driveReinsert the Memory Card Check the Network Connection Wireless troubleshooting Wireless troubleshooting checklist Move Your Access Point Away from Other Electronic Devices Resetting the wireless settings to factory defaultsCannot print over wireless network 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 Wi-Fi indicator light is not lit Check PowerAllow the Wireless Installation to Complete Enable the Printer Check Security Keys Select the Wireless PortCheck Network Name Make Sure the Access Point is on Move Your Access Point to Minimize InterferenceMove Your Printer 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 100 Resolving intermittent wireless communications issuesMake Sure Bidirectional Communication is Enabled 101 Check for Known Issues with the Wireless Router Check for Wireless Adapter Updates102 Change ALL Network Devices to the Same Type Index 103 104 105 Dpof 106 Ssid 107 VPN