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creating an ad hoc network using	Wi-Fi Protected Setup logo
Windows 84	identifying 88
information needed for setting up	WPA 80
wireless printing 81	WPA passphrase
installing printer on	locating 89
(Windows) 82	WPA2 80
interference 94	WPS 87
resolving communication
problems 132
security 80
security information 90
signal strength 93
SSID 89
troubleshooting 120
types of wireless networks 92
wireless network compatibility 80
wireless print server
not installed 130
wireless setup
information needed for 81
wireless signal
strength 93
wireless signal absorption 94
wireless troubleshooting
cannot print over wireless
network 121
changing wireless settings after
installation (Windows) 84
photos do not print from memory
card across wireless
network 119
printer and computer on different
networks 95
printer works intermittently on
wireless network 132
Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking
orange 127
Wi-Fi indicator light is not lit 124
Wi-Fi indicator light is still
orange 126
Wi-Fi indicator 11
description of colors 82
light is not lit 124
Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking
orange 127
Wi-Fi indicator light is green
printer does not print 125
Wi-Fi indicator light is still
orange 126
Wi-Fi Protected Setup 87
using 88
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Contents

April Dell V515w Users Guide Trademarks Contents Copying ScanningFaxing Networking 101135 Page Safety information About your printer Thank you for choosing this printerMinimizing your printers environmental impact Recycling Finding information about the printer Product Information Guide Use Understanding the parts of the printer EXT 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 Address Book Access fax numbers from a saved list of numbers Keypad Using the printer menus Photo menu Changing temporary settings into new default settings To change the temporary settings into new default settingsTo disable the settings timeout feature Changing the Power Saver timeout Resetting to factory settingsUsing the printer control panel menus Saving energy with Eco-Mode 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 into the ADF Loading original documents on the scanner glassPage Tips for printing PrintingPrinting basic documents Printing a document Printing pages in reverse order Printing multiple pages on one sheetPrinting documents from a memory card or flash drive If the printer is using a USB connection Printing specialty documentsPrinting 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 Managing print jobs Setting your printer as the default printer Pausing print jobs Changing the printing modeChanging the printing mode for a single print job Resuming print jobs Canceling print jobs Tips for copying CopyingMaking copies Copying photos Enlarging or reducing images Adjusting copy quality Making a copy lighter or darker Collating copies using the printer control panel Repeating an image on one Canceling copy jobs Scanning Tips for scanningScanning to a local or network computer Using the printer control panel Scanning to a flash drive or memory cardScanning photos into an editing application Using the printer software Scanning documents into an editing applicationScanning directly to e-mail Why am I being asked for a PIN? Scanning FAQHow can I improve the quality of a scan? How do I scan in black and white? Canceling scan jobs What is an application list, and how do I update it?Updating the application list Setup 1 Printer is connected to a dedicated fax line Setting up the printer to faxFaxing Scenario 1 Standard telephone line Connected to the same telephone wall jack EXT Line Scenario 2 Digital Subscriber Line DSL Tips for this setup Scenario 3 VoIP telephone service Setup 1 Printer is connected directly to a cable modem Scenario 5 Country-specific setup Connecting the printer to a non-RJ-11 wall jack EXT Line Connecting the printer to a wall jack in Germany Setting the fax header Setting the fax footerEntering your user information Configuring the fax settings Configuring fax settings using the fax softwareConfiguring fax settings using the printer control panel Configure the fax settings using the selections in the menu Creating a contact list using the fax software Creating a contact list using the printer control panelCreating a contact list Sending faxes using the printer control panel Sending faxesTips for sending faxes Receiving faxes Sending faxes using the computerTips for receiving faxes Receiving faxes automatically Faxing FAQ Receiving a fax manuallyTips What is my fax number? What is a splitter and what type of splitter should I use?What is my dialing prefix? When do I need to set Auto Answer to On? How do I set the distinctive ring for the printer? How many rings should I set?How can I check the dial tone? Make sure the telephone line and the wall jack are working What settings work best with digital voice mail? How do I adjust the speaker volume on the printer?Adjusting the dialing volume Adjusting the ringer volume How do I change the resolution of the documents that I fax? How do I send a fax using a phone calling card?How do I send a fax at a scheduled time? How do I know that the fax was sent successfully? How do I view the fax history of the printer?How do I forward a fax? Can I retrieve failed faxes? Can I block faxes? Wireless network compatibility Installing the printer on a wireless networkNetworking Supported network security options Printing a network setup Installing the printer on a wireless network Installing the printer on other computersInterpreting 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 100 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 102 103 Software did not install Print job does not print or is missing pages Reconnect the Printer Power Supply104 Check the USB Connection 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 jam in the paper support Paper jam in the ADF selected models only107 Paper or specialty media misfeeds Print troubleshootingPoor quality at the edges 108 Streaks or lines on printed image Print speed is slow109 Computer slows down when printing Copy and scan troubleshootingCopier or scanner does not respond Scanner unit does not close Scan was not successful Partial copies or scans of documents or photosScanning takes too long or freezes the computer Cannot scan to a computer over a network Fax troubleshooting checklist Fax troubleshootingConnection checklist 112 Cannot send faxes Enable Error Correction113 Decrease the Transmission Speed of the FAX Modem Enable Automatic FAX Conversion Make Sure That the Dial Prefix Setting is Correct114 115 Cannot receive faxes Cannot run the fax software Fax error messages on the printer control panel116 Make Sure the Printer is Connected to a Telephone Line 117 Fax Modem Error Memory card troubleshooting checklist Memory card troubleshootingNothing happens when a memory card is inserted 118 Cannot print documents from a memory card or flash drive Wireless troubleshooting119 Check the Network Connection Wireless troubleshooting checklist Resetting the wireless settings to factory defaults120 Cannot print over wireless network Move Your Access Point Away from Other Electronic Devices121 122 Check Your Advanced Security SettingsCheck Your WEP KEY or WPA Passphrase Disconnect from VPN Session 123 Continue button is unavailable Check Power Wi-Fi indicator light is not litCannot print and there is a firewall on the computer 124 Enable the Printer Allow the Wireless Installation to CompleteSelect the Wireless Printer Select the Wireless Port 126 Wi-Fi indicator light is still orangeCheck Network Name Check Security Keys Move Your Access Point to Minimize Interference Make Sure the Access Point is on127 Move Your Printer 128 Ping the Access Point to Make Sure the Network is Working Configure the Printer for Wireless Access Again 129Make Sure Your Computer can Communicate with the Printer 130 Wireless print server not installed 131 Make Sure the Wireless Port is Selected Resolving intermittent wireless communications issues 132Eliminate Sources of Interference Configure the Wireless Router with a Unique Ssid Change the Channel the Wireless Router Uses133 Assign Static IP Addresses to ALL Devices in the Network Check for Wireless Adapter Updates Check for Known Issues with the Wireless Router134 Change ALL Network Devices to the Same Type 135 Index 136 137 Dpof 138 Ssid 139 TCP/IP 140 141