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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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Dell V515w Users Guide AprilMachine types 4443 Models 2dw, 6dw Trademarks Safety information ContentsUsing the printer control panel buttons and menus Using the printer softwareCopying ScanningFaxing Maintaining the printer TroubleshootingIndex NetworkingPage SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Safety informationThank you for choosing this printer About your printerMinimizing your printers environmental impact Conserving energyRecycling Finding information about the printerPublications Recycle the product packagingWhat are you looking for? Help using the printer softwareFind it here Product Information GuideUse the Understanding the parts of the printerLINE Use theReplacing ink cartridges Ordering and replacing suppliesOrdering ink cartridges Licensed cartridge1Regular cartridge 3 Select Printer Home Recycling Dell productsUsing the printer control panel buttons and menus Using the printer control panelUse the Use the DisplayUse the Use the Using the printer menusDialtone Color/Black KeypadSetup menu Photo menuSelect Computer appears only Changing temporary settings into new default settings To change the temporary settings into new default settingsTo disable the settings timeout feature Resetting to factory settings Changing the Power Saver timeoutUsing the printer control panel menus Using a button combination if you cannot read the current languageSaving energy with Eco-Mode Using the Windows printer software Using the printer softwareSoftware installed during printer installation Minimum system requirementsUse the Using the printer softwareChecking for software updates Reinstalling the printer softwareUninstalling the printer software Installing the printer softwareLoading paper and original documents Loading paperPaper and specialty media guidelines Load up to Loading paper and original documentsMake sure that 20 sheets of banner paperSaving paper default settings Loading original documents into the ADF Loading original documents on the scanner glassLoading paper and original documents 3 The document feeds into the ADF2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup b Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or SetupPrinting Tips for printingPrinting multiple pages on one sheet Printing pages in reverse orderPrinting documents from a memory card or flash drive 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or SetupIf the printer is using a Wireless connection selected models only If the printer is using a USB connectionPrinting specialty documents Printing envelopesPrinting labels Printing on both sides of the paper duplexing manuallyPrinting on custom-size paper Tips on loading label sheetsPrinting 4 From the 2-Sided Printing section, select ManualWorking with photos Using a memory card or flash drive with the printerPrinting photos using the printer control panel Supported memory cards and file typesPhotos Printing photos from a memory device using the printer software If the printer is using a USB connectionIf the printer is using a Wireless connection selected models only Camera detected. Press OK to change settings Printing photos from a PictBridge-enabled digital cameraPrinting photos from a memory device using the proof sheet Printing photos from a digital camera using DPOF Printing from a Bluetooth-enabled deviceBluetooth Dongle Connected appears on the display Setting the Bluetooth security level Printing from a Bluetooth-enabled deviceBluetooth Dongle Connected appears on the display Setting your printer as the default printer Managing print jobsBluetooth Dongle Connected appears on the display Pausing print jobs Changing the printing modeChanging the printing mode for a single print job Resuming print jobsCanceling print jobs Tips for copying CopyingMaking copies Copying photosEnlarging or reducing images Adjusting copy qualityMaking a copy lighter or darker Collating copies using the printer control panelRepeating an image on one page 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 Scanning documents into an editing application Using the printer softwareScanning directly to e-mail 4 Select Printer HomeWhy am I being asked for a PIN? Scanning FAQScanning to a PDF 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 Setup 1 Printer is connected to a dedicated fax line Setting up the printer to faxTips for this setup FaxingConnected to the same telephone wall jack Setup 2 Printer is sharing the line with an answering machineConnected to different wall jacks Tips for this setupEXT LINE Tips for this setupScenario 2 Digital Subscriber Line DSL Tips for this setup Scenario 3 VoIP telephone serviceScenario 4 Digital telephone service through a cable provider Setup 1 Printer is connected directly to a cable modemTips for this setup Scenario 5 Country-specific setup Connecting the printer to a non-RJ-11 wall jack Connecting the printer in countries that use serial connection N F N Connecting the printer to a wall jack in GermanyEXT LINE EXT LINESetting the fax header Setting the fax footerEntering your user information Configuring fax settings using the fax software Configuring the fax settingsConfiguring fax settings using the printer control panel 3 Click Printer HomeYou can From hereCreating a contact list using the printer control panel Creating a contact list using the fax softwareCreating a contact list 5 Click Select from phonebookSending faxes using the printer control panel Sending faxesTips for sending faxes Receiving faxes Sending faxes using the computerTips for receiving faxes Receiving faxes automaticallyReceiving a fax manually Faxing FAQTips TipsWhat 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 workingWhat settings work best with digital voice mail? How do I adjust the speaker volume on the printer?Adjusting the dialing volume Adjusting the ringer volumeHow do I send a fax using a phone calling card? How do I change the resolution of the documents that I fax?How do I send a fax at a scheduled time? 1 Press DialtoneHow 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 optionsPrinting a network setup page Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless networkPrint Network Setup Page appears 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 beginChanging wireless settings after installation Advanced wireless setupCreating an ad hoc wireless network 5 Click the Wireless setup utility link9 Click the Wireless Networks tab 7 Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon 8 Click PropertiesIn Windows XP 2 Click Control Panel 3 Click Network and Internet Connectionsb Select View Available Wireless Networks Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network5 Click Wireless setup utility link In WindowsSwitching between USB and wireless connections Windows only Configuring the printer wirelessly using WPS Wi-Fi Protected SetupUsing the printer wirelessly Using the printer locally USBNetworking FAQ What is Wi-Fi Protected Setup?c Click Properties What is an SSID? Where do I find my WEP key or WPA passphrase?Where do I find my SSID? What is a network?How do I find out what type of security my network is using? How are home networks configured?Wireless network examples Why do I need an installation cable? Scenario 2 Wireless network with Internet accessScenario 3 Wireless network with no Internet access How are infrastructure and ad hoc networks different? How do I attach the installation cable?Finding the signal strength InfrastructureAd hoc MOVE THE PRINTER CLOSER TO THE WIRELESS ACCESS POINT/WIRELESS ROUTER How can I improve wireless signal strength?REMOVE OBSTACLES BETWEEN THE ACCESS POINT AND THE PRINTER ARRANGE THE NETWORK TO REDUCE SIGNAL ABSORPTIONWhat is a MAC address? How do I find the MAC address? What is an IP address?MAC XX XX XX XX XX UAA XX XX XX XX XXWhat is a key index? What is TCP/IP?How to locate a printer IP address How do I locate IP addresses?Using the printer software Using the printer control panelMaintaining the printer Maintaining ink cartridgesCleaning the printhead nozzles Cleaning the exterior of the printerUsing the printer control panel Using the printer softwareCleaning the scanner glass Using the Service Center to solve printer problems TroubleshootingIf Troubleshooting does not solve your problem Setup troubleshootingCHANGE THE LANGUAGE USING THE PRINTER MENUS Printhead errorIncorrect language appears on the display REMOVE AND REINSERT THE PRINTHEADSoftware did not install MAKE SURE YOUR PRINTER IS SET AS THE DEFAULT PRINTER RECONNECT THE PRINTER POWER SUPPLYPrint job does not print or is missing pages CHECK THE USB CONNECTIONREINSTALL THE INK CARTRIDGES AND DEEP CLEAN AND ALIGN THE PRINTHEAD REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE PRINTER SOFTWAREMAKE SURE THE PRINTER IS NOT IN POWER SAVER MODE Printer is printing blank pagesMAKE SURE THE USB PORT IS ENABLED IN WINDOWS Jams and misfeeds troubleshootingCannot delete documents from the print queue Cannot print through USBPaper jam in the ADF selected models only Paper jam in the paper supportADJUST THE PAPER GUIDES TO FIT THE LOADED PAPER Print troubleshootingCHECK MINIMUM PRINT SETTINGS Paper or specialty media misfeedsMAKE SURE THE INK CARTRIDGES ARE PROPERLY INSTALLED SELECT THE BORDERLESS PRINT FEATUREALIGN THE PRINTHEAD CLEAN OR DEEP CLEAN THE PRINTHEAD NOZZLES Streaks or lines on printed imageComputer slows down when printing Copy and scan troubleshootingIF YOU ARE USING A USB CONNECTION, THEN TRY A DIFFERENT USB CABLE SET YOUR PRINTER AS THE DEFAULT PRINTERPartial copies or scans of documents or photos USE A LOWER SCANNING RESOLUTIONScan was not successful Scanning takes too long or freezes the computerFax troubleshooting Fax troubleshooting checklistConnection checklist ENABLE ERROR CORRECTION Cannot send faxesDECREASE THE TRANSMISSION SPEED OF THE FAX MODEM MAKE SURE THAT THE DIAL PREFIX SETTING IS CORRECT ENABLE AUTOMATIC FAX CONVERSIONINCREASE THE RINGER VOLUME MAKE SURE THAT FAX FORWARDING IS DISABLEDCannot receive faxes MAKE SURE THAT THE PRINTER IS CONNECTED TO AN ANALOG PORTMAKE SURE THAT THE PRINTER IS NOT IN POWER SAVER MODE Fax error messages on the printer control panelCannot run the fax software MAKE SURE THE PRINTER IS CONNECTED TO A TELEPHONE LINEFax Modem Error Possible solutionsFailed to Connect Phone Line Error Unsupported Compression Unsupported ResolutionMemory card troubleshooting checklist Memory card troubleshootingNothing happens when a memory card is inserted REINSERT THE MEMORY CARDPhotos do not transfer from a memory card across a wireless network Wireless troubleshootingSET YOUR PRINTER AS THE DEFAULT PRINTER FROM THE DESTINATION COMPUTER MAKE SURE YOUR WIRELESS NETWORK IS CONNECTED AND ACTIVEResetting the wireless settings to factory defaults Wireless troubleshooting checklistCannot print over wireless network MOVE THE COMPUTER AND/OR PRINTER CLOSER TO THE WIRELESS ROUTERMOVE YOUR ACCESS POINT AWAY FROM OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES CHECK YOUR ADVANCED SECURITY SETTINGS CHECK YOUR WEP KEY OR WPA PASSPHRASEDISCONNECT FROM VPN SESSION RECONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE USING THE CORRECT CD FOR YOUR PRINTER MODELTRY RUNNING THE INSTALLER AGAIN The Continue button is unavailableWi-Fi indicator light is not lit CHECK POWERCannot print and there is a firewall on the computer ENABLE THE PRINTER ALLOW THE WIRELESS INSTALLATION TO COMPLETESELECT THE WIRELESS PRINTER SELECT THE WIRELESS PORTIf you are using WEP security Wi-Fi indicator light is still orangeIf you are using WPA security CHECK NETWORK NAMEMAKE SURE THE ACCESS POINT IS ON Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installationMOVE YOUR ACCESS POINT TO MINIMIZE INTERFERENCE MOVE YOUR PRINTERPING THE ACCESS POINT TO MAKE SURE THE NETWORK IS WORKING If you are using WPA securityCHECK MAC ADDRESS MAKE SURE YOUR COMPUTER CAN COMMUNICATE WITH THE PRINTER CONFIGURE THE PRINTER FOR WIRELESS ACCESS AGAIN5 Click the Wireless setup utility link 3 Select Printer HomeWireless print server not installed How to locate a printer IP addressCHECK POWER MAKE SURE THE WIRELESS PORT IS SELECTED DISCONNECT FROM ALL VPNS WHEN ATTEMPTING TO USE THE WIRELESS NETWORK Resolving intermittent wireless communications issuesELIMINATE NETWORK CONGESTION ELIMINATE SOURCES OF INTERFERENCECONFIGURE THE WIRELESS ROUTER WITH A UNIQUE SSID CHANGE THE CHANNEL THE WIRELESS ROUTER USESASSIGN STATIC IP ADDRESSES TO ALL DEVICES IN THE NETWORK 6 Click the Set Static IP Address linkCHECK FOR WIRELESS ADAPTER UPDATES CHECK FOR KNOWN ISSUES WITH THE WIRELESS ROUTERCHANGE ALL NETWORK DEVICES TO THE SAME TYPE PURCHASE A NEW ROUTERIndex Page Page Page Page Page Wi-Fi Protected Setup logo