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Dell V515W Using the printer software, Minimum system requirements, Supported operating systems

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Using the printer software

Using the printer software

Minimum system requirements

The printer software requires up to 500 MB of free disk space.

Supported operating systems

•Microsoft Windows 7 (Web only)

•Microsoft Windows Vista

•Microsoft Windows XP

•Microsoft Windows 2000 (SP4 or greater)

•Linux Ubuntu 8.04 LTS and 8.10 (Web only)

•Linux OpenSUSE 11.0 and 11.1 (Web only)

•Linux Fedora 10 (Web only)

Using the Windows printer software

Software installed during printer installation

When you set up the printer using the installation software CD, all the necessary software was installed. You may have chosen to install some additional programs. The following table provides an overview of various software programs and what they can help you do.

If you did not install these additional programs during initial installation, then reinsert the installation software CD, run the installation software, and then select Install Additional Software from the Software Already Installed screen.

Printer software

Use the

Dell Printer Home

(referred to as Printer Home)

Dell Fast Pics

(referred to as Fast Pics)

To

•Launch applications or programs.

•Access the Fax Solutions software.

•Scan or e-mail a photo or document.

•Edit scanned documents.

•Scan documents to PDF.

•Adjust settings for the printer.

•Order supplies.

•Maintain ink cartridges.

•Print a test page.

•Register the printer.

•Contact technical support.

Manage, edit, transfer, and print photos and documents.

Using the printer software

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Dell V515W Using the printer software, Minimum system requirements, Using the Windows printer software, Printer software

Contents

Machine types 4443 Models 2dw, 6dw Dell V515w Users GuideApril Trademarks Using the printer software ContentsSafety information Using the printer control panel buttons and menusFaxing CopyingScanning Networking TroubleshootingMaintaining the printer IndexPage SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Safety informationConserving energy About your printerThank you for choosing this printer Minimizing your printers environmental impactRecycle the product packaging Finding information about the printerRecycling PublicationsProduct Information Guide Help using the printer softwareWhat are you looking for? Find it hereUse the Understanding the parts of the printerLINE Use theReplacing ink cartridges Ordering and replacing suppliesRegular cartridge Ordering ink cartridgesLicensed cartridge1 3 Select Printer Home Recycling Dell productsUse the Using the printer control panel buttons and menusUsing the printer control panel Use the Use theDisplay Keypad Using the printer menusUse the Dialtone Color/BlackSelect Computer appears only Setup menuPhoto menu To disable the settings timeout feature Changing temporary settings into new default settingsTo change the temporary settings into new default settings Using a button combination if you cannot read the current language Changing the Power Saver timeoutResetting to factory settings Using the printer control panel menusSaving energy with Eco-Mode Minimum system requirements Using the printer softwareUsing the Windows printer software Software installed during printer installationUse the Using the printer softwareInstalling the printer software Reinstalling the printer softwareChecking for software updates Uninstalling the printer softwarePaper and specialty media guidelines Loading paper and original documentsLoading paper 20 sheets of banner paper Loading paper and original documentsLoad up to Make sure thatSaving 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 ADFTips for printing b Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup Printing2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup Printing pages in reverse orderPrinting multiple pages on one sheet Printing documents from a memory card or flash drivePrinting envelopes If the printer is using a USB connectionIf the printer is using a Wireless connection selected models only Printing specialty documentsTips on loading label sheets Printing on both sides of the paper duplexing manuallyPrinting labels Printing on custom-size paperPrinting 4 From the 2-Sided Printing section, select ManualWorking with photos Using a memory card or flash drive with the printerPhotos Printing photos using the printer control panelSupported memory cards and file types If the printer is using a Wireless connection selected models only Printing photos from a memory device using the printer softwareIf the printer is using a USB connection 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 Bluetooth Dongle Connected appears on the display Setting the Bluetooth security levelPrinting from a Bluetooth-enabled device Bluetooth Dongle Connected appears on the display Setting your printer as the default printerManaging print jobs Resuming print jobs Changing the printing modePausing print jobs Changing the printing mode for a single print jobCanceling print jobs Copying photos CopyingTips for copying Making copiesEnlarging 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 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 4 Select Printer Home Using the printer softwareScanning documents into an editing application Scanning directly to e-mailHow can I improve the quality of a scan? Scanning FAQWhy am I being asked for a PIN? Scanning to a PDFUpdating the application list Canceling scan jobsWhat is an application list, and how do I update it? Faxing Setting up the printer to faxSetup 1 Printer is connected to a dedicated fax line Tips for this setupTips for this setup Setup 2 Printer is sharing the line with an answering machineConnected to the same telephone wall jack Connected to different wall jacksEXT LINE Tips for this setupScenario 2 Digital Subscriber Line DSL Tips for this setup Scenario 3 VoIP telephone serviceTips for this setup Scenario 4 Digital telephone service through a cable providerSetup 1 Printer is connected directly to a cable modem Scenario 5 Country-specific setup Connecting the printer to a non-RJ-11 wall jack Connecting the printer in countries that use serial connection EXT LINE Connecting the printer to a wall jack in GermanyN F N EXT LINEEntering your user information Setting the fax headerSetting the fax footer 3 Click Printer Home Configuring the fax settingsConfiguring fax settings using the fax software Configuring fax settings using the printer control panelYou can From here5 Click Select from phonebook Creating a contact list using the fax softwareCreating a contact list using the printer control panel Creating a contact listTips for sending faxes Sending faxes using the printer control panelSending faxes Receiving faxes automatically Sending faxes using the computerReceiving faxes Tips for receiving faxesTips Faxing FAQReceiving a fax manually TipsWhen 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 volume1 Press Dialtone 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 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?Supported network security options Installing the printer on a wireless networkWireless network compatibility NetworkingPrint Network Setup Page appears Printing a network setup pageInformation you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light Installing the printer on a wireless networkInstalling the printer on other computers Before you begin Special wireless installation instructionsAdding the printer to your wireless network Assigning a static IP address5 Click the Wireless setup utility link Advanced wireless setupChanging wireless settings after installation Creating an ad hoc wireless network2 Click Control Panel 3 Click Network and Internet Connections 7 Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon 8 Click Properties9 Click the Wireless Networks tab In Windows XPIn Windows Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless networkb Select View Available Wireless Networks 5 Click Wireless setup utility linkUsing the printer locally USB Configuring the printer wirelessly using WPS Wi-Fi Protected SetupSwitching between USB and wireless connections Windows only Using the printer wirelesslyc Click Properties Networking FAQWhat is Wi-Fi Protected Setup? 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 do I find out what type of security my network is using?How are home networks configured? Scenario 3 Wireless network with no Internet access Why do I need an installation cable?Scenario 2 Wireless network with Internet access How are infrastructure and ad hoc networks different? How do I attach the installation cable?Ad hoc Finding the signal strengthInfrastructure ARRANGE THE NETWORK TO REDUCE SIGNAL ABSORPTION How can I improve wireless signal strength?MOVE THE PRINTER CLOSER TO THE WIRELESS ACCESS POINT/WIRELESS ROUTER REMOVE OBSTACLES BETWEEN THE ACCESS POINT AND THE PRINTERWhat is a MAC address? UAA XX XX XX XX XX What is an IP address?How do I find the MAC address? MAC XX XX XX XX XXHow do I locate IP addresses? What is TCP/IP?What is a key index? How to locate a printer IP addressMaintaining ink cartridges Using the printer control panelUsing the printer software Maintaining the printerUsing the printer software Cleaning the exterior of the printerCleaning the printhead nozzles Using the printer control panelCleaning the scanner glass Setup troubleshooting TroubleshootingUsing the Service Center to solve printer problems If Troubleshooting does not solve your problemREMOVE AND REINSERT THE PRINTHEAD Printhead errorCHANGE THE LANGUAGE USING THE PRINTER MENUS Incorrect language appears on the displaySoftware did not install CHECK THE USB CONNECTION RECONNECT THE PRINTER POWER SUPPLYMAKE SURE YOUR PRINTER IS SET AS THE DEFAULT PRINTER Print job does not print or is missing pagesPrinter is printing blank pages REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE PRINTER SOFTWAREREINSTALL THE INK CARTRIDGES AND DEEP CLEAN AND ALIGN THE PRINTHEAD MAKE SURE THE PRINTER IS NOT IN POWER SAVER MODECannot print through USB Jams and misfeeds troubleshootingMAKE SURE THE USB PORT IS ENABLED IN WINDOWS Cannot delete documents from the print queuePaper jam in the ADF selected models only Paper jam in the paper supportPaper or specialty media misfeeds Print troubleshootingADJUST THE PAPER GUIDES TO FIT THE LOADED PAPER CHECK MINIMUM PRINT SETTINGSStreaks or lines on printed image SELECT THE BORDERLESS PRINT FEATUREMAKE SURE THE INK CARTRIDGES ARE PROPERLY INSTALLED ALIGN THE PRINTHEAD CLEAN OR DEEP CLEAN THE PRINTHEAD NOZZLESSET YOUR PRINTER AS THE DEFAULT PRINTER Copy and scan troubleshootingComputer slows down when printing IF YOU ARE USING A USB CONNECTION, THEN TRY A DIFFERENT USB CABLEScanning takes too long or freezes the computer USE A LOWER SCANNING RESOLUTIONPartial copies or scans of documents or photos Scan was not successfulConnection checklist Fax troubleshootingFax troubleshooting checklist DECREASE THE TRANSMISSION SPEED OF THE FAX MODEM ENABLE ERROR CORRECTIONCannot send faxes MAKE SURE THAT THE DIAL PREFIX SETTING IS CORRECT ENABLE AUTOMATIC FAX CONVERSIONMAKE SURE THAT THE PRINTER IS CONNECTED TO AN ANALOG PORT MAKE SURE THAT FAX FORWARDING IS DISABLEDINCREASE THE RINGER VOLUME Cannot receive faxesMAKE SURE THE PRINTER IS CONNECTED TO A TELEPHONE LINE Fax error messages on the printer control panelMAKE SURE THAT THE PRINTER IS NOT IN POWER SAVER MODE Cannot run the fax softwareUnsupported Compression Unsupported Resolution Possible solutionsFax Modem Error Failed to Connect Phone Line ErrorREINSERT THE MEMORY CARD Memory card troubleshootingMemory card troubleshooting checklist Nothing happens when a memory card is insertedMAKE SURE YOUR WIRELESS NETWORK IS CONNECTED AND ACTIVE Wireless troubleshootingPhotos do not transfer from a memory card across a wireless network SET YOUR PRINTER AS THE DEFAULT PRINTER FROM THE DESTINATION COMPUTERResetting the wireless settings to factory defaults Wireless troubleshooting checklistMOVE YOUR ACCESS POINT AWAY FROM OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES Cannot print over wireless networkMOVE THE COMPUTER AND/OR PRINTER CLOSER TO THE WIRELESS ROUTER DISCONNECT FROM VPN SESSION CHECK YOUR ADVANCED SECURITY SETTINGSCHECK YOUR WEP KEY OR WPA PASSPHRASE The Continue button is unavailable MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE USING THE CORRECT CD FOR YOUR PRINTER MODELRECONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY TRY RUNNING THE INSTALLER AGAINCannot print and there is a firewall on the computer Wi-Fi indicator light is not litCHECK POWER SELECT THE WIRELESS PORT ALLOW THE WIRELESS INSTALLATION TO COMPLETEENABLE THE PRINTER SELECT THE WIRELESS PRINTERCHECK NETWORK NAME Wi-Fi indicator light is still orangeIf you are using WEP security If you are using WPA securityMOVE YOUR PRINTER Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installationMAKE SURE THE ACCESS POINT IS ON MOVE YOUR ACCESS POINT TO MINIMIZE INTERFERENCECHECK MAC ADDRESS PING THE ACCESS POINT TO MAKE SURE THE NETWORK IS WORKINGIf you are using WPA security 3 Select Printer Home CONFIGURE THE PRINTER FOR WIRELESS ACCESS AGAINMAKE SURE YOUR COMPUTER CAN COMMUNICATE WITH THE PRINTER 5 Click the Wireless setup utility linkCHECK POWER Wireless print server not installedHow to locate a printer IP address MAKE SURE THE WIRELESS PORT IS SELECTED ELIMINATE SOURCES OF INTERFERENCE Resolving intermittent wireless communications issuesDISCONNECT FROM ALL VPNS WHEN ATTEMPTING TO USE THE WIRELESS NETWORK ELIMINATE NETWORK CONGESTION6 Click the Set Static IP Address link CHANGE THE CHANNEL THE WIRELESS ROUTER USESCONFIGURE THE WIRELESS ROUTER WITH A UNIQUE SSID ASSIGN STATIC IP ADDRESSES TO ALL DEVICES IN THE NETWORKPURCHASE A NEW ROUTER CHECK FOR KNOWN ISSUES WITH THE WIRELESS ROUTERCHECK FOR WIRELESS ADAPTER UPDATES CHANGE ALL NETWORK DEVICES TO THE SAME TYPEIndex Page Page Page Page Page Wi-Fi Protected Setup logo