Networking, 101, 135 | Dell 6dw, V515W, 2dw, 4443 manual

Faxing FAQ	73
Networking	80
Installing the printer on a wireless network	80
Advanced wireless setup	84
Networking FAQ	88
Maintaining the printer	98
Maintaining ink cartridges	98
Cleaning the exterior of the printer	99
Cleaning the scanner glass	100
Troubleshooting	101
Before you troubleshoot	101
Using the Service Center to solve printer problems	101
If Troubleshooting does not solve your problem	101
Setup troubleshooting	101
Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting	106
Print troubleshooting	108
Copy and scan troubleshooting	110
Fax troubleshooting	112
Memory card troubleshooting	118
Wireless troubleshooting	119
Index	135

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April Dell V515w Users Guide Trademarks Contents Faxing CopyingScanning 135 Networking101 Page 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 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 To disable the settings timeout feature Changing temporary settings into new default settingsTo change the temporary settings into new default settings Using the printer control panel menus Changing the Power Saver timeoutResetting to factory settings 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 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 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 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 directly to e-mail Using the printer softwareScanning documents into an editing application 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? Updating the application list Canceling scan jobsWhat is an application list, and how do I update it? 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 Entering your user information Setting the fax headerSetting the fax footer Configuring fax settings using the printer control panel Configuring the fax settingsConfiguring fax settings using the fax software Configure the fax settings using the selections in the menu Creating a contact list Creating a contact list using the fax softwareCreating a contact list using the printer control panel Tips for sending faxes Sending faxes using the printer control panelSending faxes Receiving faxes Sending faxes using the computerTips for receiving faxes Receiving faxes automatically Tips Faxing FAQReceiving a fax manually 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 send a fax at a scheduled time? 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 forward a fax? How do I know that the fax was sent successfully?How do I view the fax history of the printer? 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 Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light Installing the printer on a wireless networkInstalling the printer on other computers 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 107 Paper jam in the paper supportPaper jam in the ADF selected models only Paper or specialty media misfeeds Print troubleshootingPoor quality at the edges 108 109 Streaks or lines on printed imagePrint speed is slow 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 114 Enable Automatic FAX ConversionMake Sure That the Dial Prefix Setting is Correct 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 120 Wireless troubleshooting checklistResetting the wireless settings to factory defaults 121 Cannot print over wireless networkMove Your Access Point Away from Other Electronic Devices 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 Make Sure Your Computer can Communicate with the Printer Configure the Printer for Wireless Access Again129 130 Wireless print server not installed 131 Make Sure the Wireless Port is Selected Eliminate Sources of Interference Resolving intermittent wireless communications issues132 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