Cleaning the exterior of the printer | Dell 4443, V515W, 6dw, 2dw

4Select Printer Home.

5Choose your printer from the printer drop-down list.

6From the Maintenance tab, click Align cartridges.

7Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

If you aligned the cartridges to improve print quality, then print your document again. If print quality has not improved, then clean the printhead nozzles.

Cleaning the printhead nozzles

Poor print quality is sometimes due to clogged printhead nozzles. Clean the printhead nozzles to improve the quality of your prints.

Notes:

•Cleaning the printhead nozzles uses ink, so clean them only when necessary.

•Deep cleaning uses more ink, so try the Clean Printhead option first to save ink.

•If the ink levels are too low, you must replace the ink cartridges before you can clean the printhead nozzles.

Using the printer control panel

1From the printer control panel, press .

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

3Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Clean Printhead or Deep Clean Printhead, and then press .

4Press to clean the printhead nozzles. A cleaning page prints.

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.

4From the Maintenance tab, click Clean Cartridges.

Cleaning the exterior of the printer

1Make sure that the printer is turned off and unplugged from the wall outlet.

CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electric shock when cleaning the exterior of the printer, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect all cables to the printer before proceeding.

2Remove paper from the paper support and paper exit tray.

3Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water.

Warning—Potential Damage: Do not use household cleaners or detergents, as they may damage the finish of the printer.

Maintaining the printer

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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 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 into the ADF Loading original documents on the scanner glassPage Printing a document PrintingTips for printing Printing basic documents 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 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 printer Resuming print jobs Changing the printing modePausing print jobs Changing the printing mode for a single print job Canceling print jobs Copying photos CopyingTips for copying Making copies 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 How do I scan in black and white? Scanning FAQWhy am I being asked for a PIN? How can I improve the quality of a scan? Canceling scan jobs What is an application list, and how do I update it?Updating the application list Scenario 1 Standard telephone line Setting up the printer to faxSetup 1 Printer is connected to a dedicated fax line Faxing 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 automatically Sending faxes using the computerReceiving faxes Tips for receiving faxes Faxing FAQ Receiving a fax manuallyTips When do I need to set Auto Answer to On? What is a splitter and what type of splitter should I use?What is my fax number? What is my dialing prefix? Make sure the telephone line and the wall jack are working How many rings should I set?How do I set the distinctive ring for the printer? How can I check the dial tone? Adjusting the ringer volume How do I adjust the speaker volume on the printer?What settings work best with digital voice mail? Adjusting the dialing 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? Supported network security options Installing the printer on a wireless networkWireless network compatibility Networking 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 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 100 Cleaning the scanner glass Setup troubleshooting TroubleshootingUsing the Service Center to solve printer problems If Troubleshooting does not solve your problem 102 Printhead errorChange the Language Using the Printer Menus Incorrect language appears on the display 103 Software did not install Check the USB Connection Reconnect the Printer Power SupplyPrint job does not print or is missing pages 104 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 Paper jam in the paper support Paper jam in the ADF selected models only107 108 Print troubleshootingPaper or specialty media misfeeds Poor quality at the edges Streaks or lines on printed image Print speed is slow109 Scanner unit does not close Copy and scan troubleshootingComputer slows down when printing Copier or scanner does not respond Cannot scan to a computer over a network Partial copies or scans of documents or photosScan was not successful Scanning takes too long or freezes the computer 112 Fax troubleshootingFax troubleshooting checklist Connection checklist Decrease the Transmission Speed of the FAX Modem Enable Error CorrectionCannot send faxes 113 Enable Automatic FAX Conversion Make Sure That the Dial Prefix Setting is Correct114 115 Cannot receive faxes Make Sure the Printer is Connected to a Telephone Line Fax error messages on the printer control panelCannot run the fax software 116 117 Fax Modem Error 118 Memory card troubleshootingMemory card troubleshooting checklist Nothing happens when a memory card is inserted Check the Network Connection Wireless troubleshootingCannot print documents from a memory card or flash drive 119 Wireless troubleshooting checklist Resetting the wireless settings to factory defaults120 Cannot print over wireless network Move Your Access Point Away from Other Electronic Devices121 Disconnect from VPN Session Check Your Advanced Security Settings122 Check Your WEP KEY or WPA Passphrase 123 Continue button is unavailable 124 Wi-Fi indicator light is not litCheck Power Cannot print and there is a firewall on the computer Select the Wireless Port Allow the Wireless Installation to CompleteEnable the Printer Select the Wireless Printer Check Security Keys Wi-Fi indicator light is still orange126 Check Network Name Move Your Printer Make Sure the Access Point is onMove Your Access Point to Minimize Interference 127 128 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 Assign Static IP Addresses to ALL Devices in the Network Change the Channel the Wireless Router UsesConfigure the Wireless Router with a Unique Ssid 133 Change ALL Network Devices to the Same Type Check for Known Issues with the Wireless RouterCheck for Wireless Adapter Updates 134 135 Index 136 137 Dpof 138 Ssid 139 TCP/IP 140 141