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Dell V515W manual How do I attach the installation cable?

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The installation cable connects to a rectangular USB port on the installing computer and the square USB port on the printer.

How do I attach the installation cable?

The installation cable attaches to a USB port on the computer and to the square connector on the back of the printer. This connection allows you to configure the printer for a networked or locally attached installation.

1Attach the large, rectangular connector to any USB port on your computer. USB ports may be on the front or the back of the computer, and may be horizontal or vertical.

2Attach the small, square connector to the printer.

3Continue following the on-screen instructions.

How are infrastructure and ad hoc networks different?

Wireless networks can operate in one of two modes: infrastructure or ad hoc.

Networking

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Contents

Machine types 4443 Models 2dw, 6dw Dell V515w Users GuideApril Trademarks Contents Safety informationUsing the printer control panel buttons and menus Using the printer softwareFaxing CopyingScanning Troubleshooting Maintaining the printerIndex NetworkingPage Safety information SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSAbout your printer Thank you for choosing this printerMinimizing your printers environmental impact Conserving energyFinding information about the printer RecyclingPublications Recycle the product packagingHelp using the printer software What are you looking for?Find it here Product Information GuideUnderstanding the parts of the printer Use theUse the LINEOrdering and replacing supplies Replacing ink cartridgesRegular cartridge Ordering ink cartridgesLicensed cartridge1 Recycling Dell products 3 Select Printer HomeUse the Using the printer control panel buttons and menusUsing the printer control panel Use the Use theDisplay Using the printer menus Use theDialtone Color/Black KeypadSelect 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 Changing the Power Saver timeout Resetting to factory settingsUsing the printer control panel menus Using a button combination if you cannot read the current languageSaving energy with Eco-Mode Using the printer software Using the Windows printer softwareSoftware installed during printer installation Minimum system requirementsUsing the printer software Use theReinstalling the printer software Checking for software updatesUninstalling the printer software Installing the printer softwarePaper and specialty media guidelines Loading paper and original documentsLoading paper Loading paper and original documents Load up toMake sure that 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 documentsb Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or SetupPrinting Tips for printingPrinting pages in reverse order Printing multiple pages on one sheetPrinting documents from a memory card or flash drive 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or SetupIf the printer is using a USB connection If the printer is using a Wireless connection selected models onlyPrinting specialty documents Printing envelopesPrinting on both sides of the paper duplexing manually Printing labelsPrinting on custom-size paper 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 photosPhotos 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 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 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 Changing the printing mode Pausing print jobsChanging the printing mode for a single print job Resuming print jobsCanceling print jobs Copying Tips for copyingMaking copies 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 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 Using the printer software Scanning documents into an editing applicationScanning directly to e-mail 4 Select Printer HomeScanning FAQ Why am I being asked for a PIN?Scanning to a PDF How can I improve the quality of a scan?Updating the application list Canceling scan jobsWhat is an application list, and how do I update it? Setting up the printer to fax Setup 1 Printer is connected to a dedicated fax lineTips for this setup FaxingSetup 2 Printer is sharing the line with an answering machine Connected to the same telephone wall jackConnected to different wall jacks Tips for this setupTips for this setup EXT LINEScenario 2 Digital Subscriber Line DSL Scenario 3 VoIP telephone service Tips for this setupTips 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 Connecting the printer to a wall jack in Germany N F NEXT LINE EXT LINEEntering your user information Setting the fax headerSetting the fax footer Configuring the fax settings Configuring fax settings using the fax softwareConfiguring fax settings using the printer control panel 3 Click Printer HomeFrom here You canCreating a contact list using the fax software Creating a contact list using the printer control panelCreating a contact list 5 Click Select from phonebookTips for sending faxes Sending faxes using the printer control panelSending faxes Sending faxes using the computer Receiving faxesTips for receiving faxes Receiving faxes automaticallyFaxing FAQ Receiving a fax manuallyTips TipsWhat is a splitter and what type of splitter should I use? What is my fax number?What is my dialing prefix? When do I need to set Auto Answer to On?How many rings should I set? How do I set the distinctive ring for the printer?How can I check the dial tone? Make sure the telephone line and the wall jack are workingHow do I adjust the speaker volume on the printer? What settings work best with digital voice mail?Adjusting the dialing volume Adjusting the ringer volumeHow 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? 1 Press DialtoneHow 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 block faxes? Can I retrieve failed faxes?Installing the printer on a wireless network Wireless network compatibilityNetworking Supported network security optionsPrint 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 Special wireless installation instructions Adding the printer to your wireless networkAssigning a static IP address Before you beginAdvanced wireless setup Changing wireless settings after installationCreating an ad hoc wireless network 5 Click the Wireless setup utility link7 Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon 8 Click Properties 9 Click the Wireless Networks tabIn Windows XP 2 Click Control Panel 3 Click Network and Internet ConnectionsAdding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network b Select View Available Wireless Networks5 Click Wireless setup utility link In WindowsConfiguring the printer wirelessly using WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup Switching between USB and wireless connections Windows onlyUsing the printer wirelessly Using the printer locally USBc Click Properties Networking FAQWhat is Wi-Fi Protected Setup? Where do I find my WEP key or WPA passphrase? What is an SSID?Where do I find my SSID? What is a network?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 do I attach the installation cable? How are infrastructure and ad hoc networks different?Ad hoc Finding the signal strengthInfrastructure How can I improve wireless signal strength? MOVE THE PRINTER CLOSER TO THE WIRELESS ACCESS POINT/WIRELESS ROUTERREMOVE OBSTACLES BETWEEN THE ACCESS POINT AND THE PRINTER ARRANGE THE NETWORK TO REDUCE SIGNAL ABSORPTIONWhat is a MAC address? What is an IP address? How do I find the MAC address?MAC XX XX XX XX XX UAA XX XX XX XX XXWhat is TCP/IP? What is a key index?How to locate a printer IP address How do I locate IP addresses?Using the printer control panel Using the printer softwareMaintaining the printer Maintaining ink cartridgesCleaning the exterior of the printer Cleaning the printhead nozzlesUsing the printer control panel Using the printer softwareCleaning the scanner glass Troubleshooting Using the Service Center to solve printer problemsIf Troubleshooting does not solve your problem Setup troubleshootingPrinthead error CHANGE THE LANGUAGE USING THE PRINTER MENUSIncorrect language appears on the display REMOVE AND REINSERT THE PRINTHEADSoftware did not install RECONNECT THE PRINTER POWER SUPPLY MAKE SURE YOUR PRINTER IS SET AS THE DEFAULT PRINTERPrint job does not print or is missing pages CHECK THE USB CONNECTIONREMOVE AND REINSTALL THE PRINTER SOFTWARE REINSTALL THE INK CARTRIDGES AND DEEP CLEAN AND ALIGN THE PRINTHEADMAKE SURE THE PRINTER IS NOT IN POWER SAVER MODE Printer is printing blank pagesJams and misfeeds troubleshooting MAKE SURE THE USB PORT IS ENABLED IN WINDOWSCannot delete documents from the print queue Cannot print through USBPaper jam in the paper support Paper jam in the ADF selected models onlyPrint troubleshooting ADJUST THE PAPER GUIDES TO FIT THE LOADED PAPERCHECK MINIMUM PRINT SETTINGS Paper or specialty media misfeedsSELECT THE BORDERLESS PRINT FEATURE MAKE SURE THE INK CARTRIDGES ARE PROPERLY INSTALLEDALIGN THE PRINTHEAD CLEAN OR DEEP CLEAN THE PRINTHEAD NOZZLES Streaks or lines on printed imageCopy and scan troubleshooting Computer slows down when printingIF YOU ARE USING A USB CONNECTION, THEN TRY A DIFFERENT USB CABLE SET YOUR PRINTER AS THE DEFAULT PRINTERUSE A LOWER SCANNING RESOLUTION Partial copies or scans of documents or photosScan was not successful Scanning takes too long or freezes the computerConnection checklist Fax troubleshootingFax troubleshooting checklist DECREASE THE TRANSMISSION SPEED OF THE FAX MODEM ENABLE ERROR CORRECTIONCannot send faxes ENABLE AUTOMATIC FAX CONVERSION MAKE SURE THAT THE DIAL PREFIX SETTING IS CORRECTMAKE SURE THAT FAX FORWARDING IS DISABLED INCREASE THE RINGER VOLUMECannot receive faxes MAKE SURE THAT THE PRINTER IS CONNECTED TO AN ANALOG PORTFax error messages on the printer control panel MAKE SURE THAT THE PRINTER IS NOT IN POWER SAVER MODECannot run the fax software MAKE SURE THE PRINTER IS CONNECTED TO A TELEPHONE LINEPossible solutions Fax Modem ErrorFailed to Connect Phone Line Error Unsupported Compression Unsupported ResolutionMemory card troubleshooting Memory card troubleshooting checklistNothing happens when a memory card is inserted REINSERT THE MEMORY CARDWireless troubleshooting Photos do not transfer from a memory card across a wireless networkSET YOUR PRINTER AS THE DEFAULT PRINTER FROM THE DESTINATION COMPUTER MAKE SURE YOUR WIRELESS NETWORK IS CONNECTED AND ACTIVEWireless troubleshooting checklist Resetting the wireless settings to factory defaultsMOVE 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 MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE USING THE CORRECT CD FOR YOUR PRINTER MODEL RECONNECT THE POWER SUPPLYTRY RUNNING THE INSTALLER AGAIN The Continue button is unavailableCannot print and there is a firewall on the computer Wi-Fi indicator light is not litCHECK POWER ALLOW THE WIRELESS INSTALLATION TO COMPLETE ENABLE THE PRINTERSELECT THE WIRELESS PRINTER SELECT THE WIRELESS PORTWi-Fi indicator light is still orange If you are using WEP securityIf you are using WPA security CHECK NETWORK NAMEWi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation MAKE SURE THE ACCESS POINT IS ONMOVE YOUR ACCESS POINT TO MINIMIZE INTERFERENCE MOVE YOUR PRINTERCHECK MAC ADDRESS PING THE ACCESS POINT TO MAKE SURE THE NETWORK IS WORKINGIf you are using WPA security CONFIGURE THE PRINTER FOR WIRELESS ACCESS AGAIN MAKE SURE YOUR COMPUTER CAN COMMUNICATE WITH THE PRINTER5 Click the Wireless setup utility link 3 Select Printer HomeCHECK POWER Wireless print server not installedHow to locate a printer IP address MAKE SURE THE WIRELESS PORT IS SELECTED Resolving intermittent wireless communications issues DISCONNECT FROM ALL VPNS WHEN ATTEMPTING TO USE THE WIRELESS NETWORKELIMINATE NETWORK CONGESTION ELIMINATE SOURCES OF INTERFERENCECHANGE THE CHANNEL THE WIRELESS ROUTER USES CONFIGURE THE WIRELESS ROUTER WITH A UNIQUE SSIDASSIGN STATIC IP ADDRESSES TO ALL DEVICES IN THE NETWORK 6 Click the Set Static IP Address linkCHECK FOR KNOWN ISSUES WITH THE WIRELESS ROUTER CHECK FOR WIRELESS ADAPTER UPDATESCHANGE ALL NETWORK DEVICES TO THE SAME TYPE PURCHASE A NEW ROUTERIndex Page Page Page Page Page Wi-Fi Protected Setup logo