Dell V515w Users Guide
April
Machine types 4443 Models 2dw, 6dw
Trademarks
Using the printer software
Contents
Safety information
Using the printer control panel buttons and menus
Copying
Scanning
Faxing
Networking
Troubleshooting
Maintaining the printer
Index
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Safety information
Conserving energy
About your printer
Thank you for choosing this printer
Minimizing your printers environmental impact
Recycle the product packaging
Finding information about the printer
Recycling
Publications
Product Information Guide
Help using the printer software
Use the
Understanding the parts of the printer
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Replacing ink cartridges
Ordering and replacing supplies
Ordering ink cartridges
Licensed cartridge1
Regular cartridge
3 Select Printer Home
Recycling Dell products
Using the printer control panel
Using the printer control panel buttons and menus
Display
Copy menu
Using the printer menus
Dialtone Color/Black
Keypad
Setup menu
Photo menu
Select Computer appears only
Changing temporary settings into new default settings
To change the temporary settings into new default settings
To disable the settings timeout feature
Using a button combination if you cannot read the current language
Changing the Power Saver timeout
Resetting to factory settings
Using the printer control panel menus
Saving energy with Eco-Mode
Minimum system requirements
Using the printer software
Using the Windows printer software
Software installed during printer installation
Use the
Installing the printer software
Reinstalling the printer software
Checking for software updates
Uninstalling the printer software
Loading paper and original documents
Loading paper
Paper and specialty media guidelines
20 sheets of banner paper
Saving paper default settings
Loading original documents into the ADF
Loading original documents on the scanner glass
3 The document feeds into the ADF
Tips for printing
b Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup
2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup
Printing
Printing pages in reverse order
Printing multiple pages on one sheet
Printing documents from a memory card or flash drive
Printing envelopes
If the printer is using a USB connection
If the printer is using a Wireless connection selected models only
Printing specialty documents
Tips on loading label sheets
Printing on both sides of the paper duplexing manually
Printing labels
Printing on custom-size paper
4 From the 2-Sided Printing section, select Manual
Working with photos
Using a memory card or flash drive with the printer
Printing photos using the printer control panel
Supported memory cards and file types
Photos
Printing photos from a memory device using the printer software
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
Changing the printing mode for a single print job
Pausing print jobs
Changing the printing mode
Resuming print jobs
Canceling print jobs
Copying photos
Copying
Tips 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 page
Canceling copy jobs
Scanning
Tips for scanning
Scanning to a local or network computer
Using the printer control panel
Scanning to a flash drive or memory card
Scanning photos into an editing application
4 Select Printer Home
Using the printer software
Scanning documents into an editing application
Scanning directly to e-mail
How can I improve the quality of a scan?
Scanning FAQ
Why am I being asked for a PIN?
Scanning to a PDF
Canceling scan jobs
What is an application list, and how do I update it?
Updating the application list
Faxing
Setting up the printer to fax
Setup 1 Printer is connected to a dedicated fax line
Tips for this setup
Setup 2 Printer is sharing the line with an answering machine
Connected to the same telephone wall jack
Connected to different wall jacks
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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 4 Digital telephone service through a cable provider
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 Germany
Setting the fax header
Setting the fax footer
Entering your user information
3 Click Printer Home
Configuring the fax settings
Configuring fax settings using the fax software
Configuring fax settings using the printer control panel
You can
From here
5 Click Select from phonebook
Creating a contact list using the fax software
Creating a contact list using the printer control panel
Creating a contact list
Sending faxes using the printer control panel
Sending faxes
Tips for sending faxes
Receiving faxes automatically
Sending faxes using the computer
Receiving faxes
Tips for receiving faxes
Faxing FAQ
Receiving a fax manually
Tips
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
1 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 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 network
Wireless network compatibility
Networking
Printing a network setup page
Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network
Print Network Setup Page appears
Installing the printer on a wireless network
Installing the printer on other computers
Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light
Before you begin
Special wireless installation instructions
Adding the printer to your wireless network
Assigning a static IP address
5 Click the Wireless setup utility link
Advanced wireless setup
Changing wireless settings after installation
Creating an ad hoc wireless network
2 Click Control Panel 3 Click Network and Internet Connections
7 Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon 8 Click Properties
9 Click the Wireless Networks tab
In Windows XP
In Windows
Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network
b Select View Available Wireless Networks
5 Click Wireless setup utility link
Using the printer locally USB
Configuring the printer wirelessly using WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup
Switching between USB and wireless connections Windows only
Using the printer wirelessly
Networking FAQ
What is Wi-Fi Protected Setup?
c Click Properties
What is a network?
Where do I find my WEP key or WPA passphrase?
What is an SSID?
Where do I find my SSID?
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 access
Scenario 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
Infrastructure
Ad hoc
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 PRINTER
What is a MAC address?
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What is an IP address?
How do I find the MAC address?
MAC XX XX XX XX XX
How do I locate IP addresses?
What is TCP/IP?
What is a key index?
How to locate a printer IP address
Maintaining ink cartridges
Using the printer control panel
Using the printer software
Maintaining the printer
Cleaning the printhead nozzles
Cleaning the exterior of the printer
Cleaning the scanner glass
Setup troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Using the Service Center to solve printer problems
If Troubleshooting does not solve your problem
REMOVE AND REINSERT THE PRINTHEAD
Printhead error
CHANGE THE LANGUAGE USING THE PRINTER MENUS
Incorrect language appears on the display
Software did not install
CHECK THE USB CONNECTION
RECONNECT THE PRINTER POWER SUPPLY
MAKE SURE YOUR PRINTER IS SET AS THE DEFAULT PRINTER
Print job does not print or is missing pages
Printer is printing blank pages
REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE PRINTER SOFTWARE
REINSTALL THE INK CARTRIDGES AND DEEP CLEAN AND ALIGN THE PRINTHEAD
MAKE SURE THE PRINTER IS NOT IN POWER SAVER MODE
Cannot print through USB
Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting
MAKE SURE THE USB PORT IS ENABLED IN WINDOWS
Cannot delete documents from the print queue
Paper jam in the ADF selected models only
Paper jam in the paper support
Paper or specialty media misfeeds
Print troubleshooting
ADJUST THE PAPER GUIDES TO FIT THE LOADED PAPER
CHECK MINIMUM PRINT SETTINGS
Streaks or lines on printed image
SELECT THE BORDERLESS PRINT FEATURE
MAKE SURE THE INK CARTRIDGES ARE PROPERLY INSTALLED
ALIGN THE PRINTHEAD CLEAN OR DEEP CLEAN THE PRINTHEAD NOZZLES
SET YOUR PRINTER AS THE DEFAULT PRINTER
Copy and scan troubleshooting
Computer slows down when printing
IF YOU ARE USING A USB CONNECTION, THEN TRY A DIFFERENT USB CABLE
Scanning takes too long or freezes the computer
USE A LOWER SCANNING RESOLUTION
Partial copies or scans of documents or photos
Scan was not successful
Fax troubleshooting
Fax troubleshooting checklist
Connection checklist
ENABLE ERROR CORRECTION
Cannot send faxes
DECREASE THE TRANSMISSION SPEED OF THE FAX MODEM
MAKE SURE THAT THE DIAL PREFIX SETTING IS CORRECT
ENABLE AUTOMATIC FAX CONVERSION
MAKE SURE THAT THE PRINTER IS CONNECTED TO AN ANALOG PORT
MAKE SURE THAT FAX FORWARDING IS DISABLED
INCREASE THE RINGER VOLUME
Cannot receive faxes
MAKE SURE THE PRINTER IS CONNECTED TO A TELEPHONE LINE
Fax error messages on the printer control panel
MAKE SURE THAT THE PRINTER IS NOT IN POWER SAVER MODE
Cannot run the fax software
Unrecoverable Fax Error
Fax Modem Error
Failed to Connect Phone Line Error
Unsupported Compression Unsupported Resolution
REINSERT THE MEMORY CARD
Memory card troubleshooting
Memory card troubleshooting checklist
Nothing happens when a memory card is inserted
MAKE SURE YOUR WIRELESS NETWORK IS CONNECTED AND ACTIVE
Wireless troubleshooting
Photos do not transfer from a memory card across a wireless network
SET YOUR PRINTER AS THE DEFAULT PRINTER FROM THE DESTINATION COMPUTER
Resetting the wireless settings to factory defaults
Wireless troubleshooting checklist
Cannot print over wireless network
MOVE THE COMPUTER AND/OR PRINTER CLOSER TO THE WIRELESS ROUTER
MOVE YOUR ACCESS POINT AWAY FROM OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES
CHECK YOUR ADVANCED SECURITY SETTINGS
CHECK YOUR WEP KEY OR WPA PASSPHRASE
DISCONNECT FROM VPN SESSION
The Continue button is unavailable
MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE USING THE CORRECT CD FOR YOUR PRINTER MODEL
RECONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY
TRY RUNNING THE INSTALLER AGAIN
Wi-Fi indicator light is not lit
CHECK POWER
Cannot print and there is a firewall on the computer
SELECT THE WIRELESS PORT
ALLOW THE WIRELESS INSTALLATION TO COMPLETE
ENABLE THE PRINTER
SELECT THE WIRELESS PRINTER
CHECK NETWORK NAME
Wi-Fi indicator light is still orange
If you are using WEP security
If you are using WPA security
MOVE YOUR PRINTER
Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation
MAKE SURE THE ACCESS POINT IS ON
MOVE YOUR ACCESS POINT TO MINIMIZE INTERFERENCE
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 AGAIN
How to locate a printer IP address
Wireless print server not installed
MAKE SURE THE WIRELESS PORT IS SELECTED
ELIMINATE SOURCES OF INTERFERENCE
Resolving intermittent wireless communications issues
DISCONNECT FROM ALL VPNS WHEN ATTEMPTING TO USE THE WIRELESS NETWORK
ELIMINATE NETWORK CONGESTION
CHANGE THE CHANNEL THE WIRELESS ROUTER USES
CONFIGURE THE WIRELESS ROUTER WITH A UNIQUE SSID
ASSIGN STATIC IP ADDRESSES TO ALL DEVICES IN THE NETWORK
PURCHASE A NEW ROUTER
CHECK FOR KNOWN ISSUES WITH THE WIRELESS ROUTER
CHECK FOR WIRELESS ADAPTER UPDATES
CHANGE ALL NETWORK DEVICES TO THE SAME TYPE
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