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Dell V515W manual

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Dell V515w Users Guide AprilMachine types 4443 Models 2dw, 6dw Trademarks Using the printer control panel buttons and menus ContentsSafety information Using the printer softwareCopying ScanningFaxing Index TroubleshootingMaintaining the printer NetworkingPage Safety information SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSMinimizing your printers environmental impact About your printerThank you for choosing this printer Conserving energyPublications Finding information about the printerRecycling Recycle the product packagingFind it here Help using the printer softwareWhat are you looking for? Product Information GuideUnderstanding the parts of the printer Use theUse the LINEOrdering and replacing supplies Replacing ink cartridgesOrdering ink cartridges Licensed cartridge1Regular cartridge Recycling Dell products 3 Select Printer HomeUsing the printer control panel buttons and menus Using the printer control panelUse the Use the DisplayUse the Dialtone Color/Black Using the printer menusUse the 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 Using the printer control panel menus Changing the Power Saver timeoutResetting to factory settings Using a button combination if you cannot read the current languageSaving energy with Eco-Mode Software installed during printer installation Using the printer softwareUsing the Windows printer software Minimum system requirementsUsing the printer software Use theUninstalling the printer software Reinstalling the printer softwareChecking for software updates Installing the printer softwareLoading paper and original documents Loading paperPaper and specialty media guidelines Make sure that Loading paper and original documentsLoad up to 20 sheets of banner paperSaving paper default settings Loading original documents on the scanner glass Loading original documents into the ADF3 The document feeds into the ADF Loading paper and original documentsPrinting b Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup Tips for printingPrinting documents from a memory card or flash drive Printing pages in reverse orderPrinting multiple pages on one sheet 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or SetupPrinting specialty documents If the printer is using a USB connectionIf the printer is using a Wireless connection selected models only Printing envelopesPrinting on custom-size paper Printing on both sides of the paper duplexing manuallyPrinting labels Tips on loading label sheets4 From the 2-Sided Printing section, select Manual PrintingUsing a memory card or flash drive with the printer Working with photosPrinting 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 Printing photos from a PictBridge-enabled digital camera Camera detected. Press OK to change settingsPrinting photos from a memory device using the proof sheet Printing from a Bluetooth-enabled device Printing photos from a digital camera using DPOFBluetooth 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 Changing the printing mode for a single print job Changing the printing modePausing print jobs Resuming print jobsCanceling print jobs Making copies CopyingTips for copying Copying photosAdjusting copy quality Enlarging or reducing imagesCollating copies using the printer control panel Making a copy lighter or darkerRepeating 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 directly to e-mail Using the printer softwareScanning documents into an editing application 4 Select Printer HomeScanning to a PDF 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 Tips for this setup Setting up the printer to faxSetup 1 Printer is connected to a dedicated fax line FaxingConnected to different wall jacks Setup 2 Printer is sharing the line with an answering machineConnected to the same telephone wall jack Tips for this setupTips for this setup EXT LINEScenario 2 Digital Subscriber Line DSL Scenario 3 VoIP telephone service Tips for this setupScenario 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 EXT LINE Connecting the printer to a wall jack in GermanyN F N EXT LINESetting the fax header Setting the fax footerEntering your user information Configuring fax settings using the printer control panel Configuring the fax settingsConfiguring fax settings using the fax software 3 Click Printer HomeFrom here You canCreating a contact list Creating a contact list using the fax softwareCreating a contact list using the printer control panel 5 Click Select from phonebookSending faxes using the printer control panel Sending faxesTips for sending faxes Tips for receiving faxes Sending faxes using the computerReceiving faxes Receiving faxes automaticallyTips Faxing FAQReceiving a fax manually TipsWhat is my dialing prefix? What is a splitter and what type of splitter should I use?What is my fax number? When do I need to set Auto Answer to On?How can I check the dial tone? How many rings should I set?How do I set the distinctive ring for the printer? Make sure the telephone line and the wall jack are workingAdjusting the dialing volume How do I adjust the speaker volume on the printer?What settings work best with digital voice mail? Adjusting the ringer volumeHow 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? 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 block faxes? Can I retrieve failed faxes?Networking Installing the printer on a wireless networkWireless network compatibility 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 Assigning a static IP address Special wireless installation instructionsAdding the printer to your wireless network Before you beginCreating an ad hoc wireless network Advanced wireless setupChanging wireless settings after installation 5 Click the Wireless setup utility linkIn Windows XP 7 Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon 8 Click Properties9 Click the Wireless Networks tab 2 Click Control Panel 3 Click Network and Internet Connections5 Click Wireless setup utility link Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless networkb Select View Available Wireless Networks In WindowsUsing the printer wirelessly Configuring the printer wirelessly using WPS Wi-Fi Protected SetupSwitching between USB and wireless connections Windows only Using the printer locally USBNetworking FAQ What is Wi-Fi Protected Setup?c Click Properties Where do I find my SSID? Where do I find my WEP key or WPA passphrase?What is an 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 do I attach the installation cable? How are infrastructure and ad hoc networks different?Finding the signal strength InfrastructureAd hoc REMOVE OBSTACLES BETWEEN THE ACCESS POINT AND THE PRINTER How can I improve wireless signal strength?MOVE THE PRINTER CLOSER TO THE WIRELESS ACCESS POINT/WIRELESS ROUTER ARRANGE THE NETWORK TO REDUCE SIGNAL ABSORPTIONWhat is a MAC address? MAC XX XX XX XX XX What is an IP address?How do I find the MAC address? UAA XX XX XX XX XXHow to locate a printer IP address What is TCP/IP?What is a key index? How do I locate IP addresses?Maintaining the printer Using the printer control panelUsing the printer software Maintaining ink cartridgesUsing the printer control panel Cleaning the exterior of the printerCleaning the printhead nozzles Using the printer softwareCleaning the scanner glass If Troubleshooting does not solve your problem TroubleshootingUsing the Service Center to solve printer problems Setup troubleshootingIncorrect language appears on the display Printhead errorCHANGE THE LANGUAGE USING THE PRINTER MENUS REMOVE AND REINSERT THE PRINTHEADSoftware did not install Print job does not print or is missing pages RECONNECT THE PRINTER POWER SUPPLYMAKE SURE YOUR PRINTER IS SET AS THE DEFAULT PRINTER CHECK THE USB CONNECTIONMAKE SURE THE PRINTER IS NOT IN POWER SAVER MODE REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE PRINTER SOFTWAREREINSTALL THE INK CARTRIDGES AND DEEP CLEAN AND ALIGN THE PRINTHEAD Printer is printing blank pagesCannot delete documents from the print queue Jams and misfeeds troubleshootingMAKE SURE THE USB PORT IS ENABLED IN WINDOWS Cannot print through USBPaper jam in the paper support Paper jam in the ADF selected models onlyCHECK MINIMUM PRINT SETTINGS Print troubleshootingADJUST THE PAPER GUIDES TO FIT THE LOADED PAPER Paper or specialty media misfeedsALIGN THE PRINTHEAD CLEAN OR DEEP CLEAN THE PRINTHEAD NOZZLES SELECT THE BORDERLESS PRINT FEATUREMAKE SURE THE INK CARTRIDGES ARE PROPERLY INSTALLED Streaks or lines on printed imageIF YOU ARE USING A USB CONNECTION, THEN TRY A DIFFERENT USB CABLE Copy and scan troubleshootingComputer slows down when printing SET YOUR PRINTER AS THE DEFAULT PRINTERScan was not successful USE A LOWER SCANNING RESOLUTIONPartial copies or scans of documents or photos 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 ENABLE AUTOMATIC FAX CONVERSION MAKE SURE THAT THE DIAL PREFIX SETTING IS CORRECTCannot receive faxes MAKE SURE THAT FAX FORWARDING IS DISABLEDINCREASE THE RINGER VOLUME MAKE SURE THAT THE PRINTER IS CONNECTED TO AN ANALOG PORTCannot run the fax software Fax error messages on the printer control panelMAKE SURE THAT THE PRINTER IS NOT IN POWER SAVER MODE MAKE SURE THE PRINTER IS CONNECTED TO A TELEPHONE LINEFailed to Connect Phone Line Error Possible solutionsFax Modem Error Unsupported Compression Unsupported ResolutionNothing happens when a memory card is inserted Memory card troubleshootingMemory card troubleshooting checklist REINSERT THE MEMORY CARDSET YOUR PRINTER AS THE DEFAULT PRINTER FROM THE DESTINATION COMPUTER Wireless troubleshootingPhotos do not transfer from a memory card across a wireless network MAKE SURE YOUR WIRELESS NETWORK IS CONNECTED AND ACTIVEWireless troubleshooting checklist Resetting the wireless settings to factory defaultsCannot 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 TRY RUNNING THE INSTALLER AGAIN MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE USING THE CORRECT CD FOR YOUR PRINTER MODELRECONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY The Continue button is unavailableWi-Fi indicator light is not lit CHECK POWERCannot print and there is a firewall on the computer SELECT THE WIRELESS PRINTER ALLOW THE WIRELESS INSTALLATION TO COMPLETEENABLE THE PRINTER SELECT THE WIRELESS PORTIf you are using WPA security Wi-Fi indicator light is still orangeIf you are using WEP security CHECK NETWORK NAMEMOVE YOUR ACCESS POINT TO MINIMIZE INTERFERENCE Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installationMAKE SURE THE ACCESS POINT IS ON MOVE YOUR PRINTERPING THE ACCESS POINT TO MAKE SURE THE NETWORK IS WORKING If you are using WPA securityCHECK MAC ADDRESS 5 Click the Wireless setup utility link CONFIGURE THE PRINTER FOR WIRELESS ACCESS AGAINMAKE SURE YOUR COMPUTER CAN COMMUNICATE WITH THE PRINTER 3 Select Printer HomeWireless print server not installed How to locate a printer IP addressCHECK POWER MAKE SURE THE WIRELESS PORT IS SELECTED ELIMINATE NETWORK CONGESTION Resolving intermittent wireless communications issuesDISCONNECT FROM ALL VPNS WHEN ATTEMPTING TO USE THE WIRELESS NETWORK ELIMINATE SOURCES OF INTERFERENCEASSIGN STATIC IP ADDRESSES TO ALL DEVICES IN THE NETWORK CHANGE THE CHANNEL THE WIRELESS ROUTER USESCONFIGURE THE WIRELESS ROUTER WITH A UNIQUE SSID 6 Click the Set Static IP Address linkCHANGE ALL NETWORK DEVICES TO THE SAME TYPE CHECK FOR KNOWN ISSUES WITH THE WIRELESS ROUTERCHECK FOR WIRELESS ADAPTER UPDATES PURCHASE A NEW ROUTERIndex Page Page Page Page Page Wi-Fi Protected Setup logo