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...sided document...50 Enlarging or reducing images...50 Adjusting copy quality...51 Making a copy lighter or darker...51 Collating copies using the printer control panel...51 Repeating an image on one page...52 Copying multiple pages on one sheet ...52 Making a duplex copy...52 ... application...55 Scanning documents into an editing application 56 Scanning directly to e-mail using the printer software 57 Scanning to a PDF...58 Scanning FAQ...59 Canceling scan jobs...59 Networking 60 Installing the printer on a wireless network...60 Advanced wireless setup...65 Networking FAQ...71 Contents 3
...sided document...50 Enlarging or reducing images...50 Adjusting copy quality...51 Making a copy lighter or darker...51 Collating copies using the printer control panel...51 Repeating an image on one page...52 Copying multiple pages on one sheet ...52 Making a duplex copy...52 ... application...55 Scanning documents into an editing application 56 Scanning directly to e-mail using the printer software 57 Scanning to a PDF...58 Scanning FAQ...59 Canceling scan jobs...59 Networking 60 Installing the printer on a wireless network...60 Advanced wireless setup...65 Networking FAQ...71 Contents 3
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Maintaining the printer 83 Maintaining ink cartridges...83 Cleaning the exterior of the printer...85 Cleaning the scanner glass...85 Troubleshooting 86 Before you troubleshoot...86 Using the Service Center to solve printer problems 86 If Troubleshooting does not solve your problem...86 Setup troubleshooting...86 Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting...93 Print troubleshooting...95 Copy and scan troubleshooting...97 Memory card troubleshooting...99 Wireless troubleshooting...101 Notices 119 Product information...119 Edition notice...119 Power consumption...121 Index 130 Contents 4
Maintaining the printer 83 Maintaining ink cartridges...83 Cleaning the exterior of the printer...85 Cleaning the scanner glass...85 Troubleshooting 86 Before you troubleshoot...86 Using the Service Center to solve printer problems 86 If Troubleshooting does not solve your problem...86 Setup troubleshooting...86 Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting...93 Print troubleshooting...95 Copy and scan troubleshooting...97 Memory card troubleshooting...99 Wireless troubleshooting...101 Notices 119 Product information...119 Edition notice...119 Power consumption...121 Index 130 Contents 4
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... any problems along the way, one of our knowledgeable support representatives will meet your needs. After all, you are continually improving our printers to reduce their environmental impact. Conserving energy • Activate Eco-Mode. The "Pages per sheet" feature allows you to print multiple...Web site. We're committed to delivering performance and value with the printer, and then skim the User's Guide to learn how to perform basic tasks. Wireless/network printers allow you check the latest updates on your printer model). • Preview print jobs before printing. You can scan...
... any problems along the way, one of our knowledgeable support representatives will meet your needs. After all, you are continually improving our printers to reduce their environmental impact. Conserving energy • Activate Eco-Mode. The "Pages per sheet" feature allows you to print multiple...Web site. We're committed to delivering performance and value with the printer, and then skim the User's Guide to learn how to perform basic tasks. Wireless/network printers allow you check the latest updates on your printer model). • Preview print jobs before printing. You can scan...
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... USB port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera, a USB Bluetooth adapter, or a flash drive to the printer. 6 Paper exit tray Hold paper as it exits. 7 Printer control panel Operate the printer. 8 Scanner lid Access the scanner glass. 9 Paper feed guard Prevent items from falling into the paper ...slot. 10 Paper guides Keep paper straight when feeding. About your printer 9 Understanding the parts of the printer Use the To 1 Paper support Load paper. 2 Wi-Fi indicator Check wireless status. 3 Card reader light Check card reader status.
... USB port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera, a USB Bluetooth adapter, or a flash drive to the printer. 6 Paper exit tray Hold paper as it exits. 7 Printer control panel Operate the printer. 8 Scanner lid Access the scanner glass. 9 Paper feed guard Prevent items from falling into the paper ...slot. 10 Paper guides Keep paper straight when feeding. About your printer 9 Understanding the parts of the printer Use the To 1 Paper support Load paper. 2 Wi-Fi indicator Check wireless status. 3 Card reader light Check card reader status.
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.... Dell Toolbar (referred to as Service Center) • Troubleshoot the printer. • Access the printer maintenance functions. • Contact technical support. Use the Fax Setup Utility to as Wireless Setup Utility) • Set up the wireless printer on your printer model. Dell Wireless Setup... Print, scan, or convert local files from the Web, depending on a wireless network. • Change the wireless settings of the printer. Dell Ink Management System Order ink. Using the printer software 20 Notes: • This program is installed automatically with a word-...
.... Dell Toolbar (referred to as Service Center) • Troubleshoot the printer. • Access the printer maintenance functions. • Contact technical support. Use the Fax Setup Utility to as Wireless Setup Utility) • Set up the wireless printer on your printer model. Dell Wireless Setup... Print, scan, or convert local files from the Web, depending on a wireless network. • Change the wireless settings of the printer. Dell Ink Management System Order ink. Using the printer software 20 Notes: • This program is installed automatically with a word-...
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...4 From the Web site, select your printer and then download the driver. 5 Install additional or optional software. Dell Wireless Setup Assistant Set up the printer on the features of a memory device inserted into a network printer. • Transfer photos and PDF documents... Navigate to the computer over a network. Using the printer software 22 Dell Printer Utility (referred to as Wireless Setup Assistant) Note: Your printer may not come with these applications, depending on a wireless network. (referred to as Printer Utility) • Get help with cartridge installation. ...
...4 From the Web site, select your printer and then download the driver. 5 Install additional or optional software. Dell Wireless Setup Assistant Set up the printer on the features of a memory device inserted into a network printer. • Transfer photos and PDF documents... Navigate to the computer over a network. Using the printer software 22 Dell Printer Utility (referred to as Wireless Setup Assistant) Note: Your printer may not come with these applications, depending on a wireless network. (referred to as Printer Utility) • Get help with cartridge installation. ...
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...device, Memory Card Detected or Storage Device Detected appears on the display. 2 If only document files are stored on the memory device, then the printer automatically switches to enter a PIN if the computer requires it. c When prompted, press the up or down arrow button to print. 6 From...printing the document. Notes: • You may be on each page. 8 Adjust other settings as needed. 9 Click Print. Enter the PIN using a Wireless connection (selected models only) a Press the up or down arrow button to scroll to Documents, and then press . 3 Select and print the document: If...
...device, Memory Card Detected or Storage Device Detected appears on the display. 2 If only document files are stored on the memory device, then the printer automatically switches to enter a PIN if the computer requires it. c When prompted, press the up or down arrow button to print. 6 From...printing the document. Notes: • You may be on each page. 8 Adjust other settings as needed. 9 Click Print. Enter the PIN using a Wireless connection (selected models only) a Press the up or down arrow button to scroll to Documents, and then press . 3 Select and print the document: If...
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... press . Printing photos from a memory device using the printer software 1 Load photo paper. 2 From the printer control panel, press . 3 Insert a memory card or flash drive. 4 Transfer or print the photos: If the printer is using a Wireless connection (selected models only) a Press the up or down...is using a USB connection • Fast Pics launches automatically when you want to adjust the print settings: a Press again. If the printer is established. Follow the instructions on Network, and then press . Note: For best results, allow the prints to make your selections. d...
... press . Printing photos from a memory device using the printer software 1 Load photo paper. 2 From the printer control panel, press . 3 Insert a memory card or flash drive. 4 Transfer or print the photos: If the printer is using a Wireless connection (selected models only) a Press the up or down...is using a USB connection • Fast Pics launches automatically when you want to adjust the print settings: a Press again. If the printer is established. Follow the instructions on Network, and then press . Note: For best results, allow the prints to make your selections. d...
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...or from unauthorized access. WEP security relies on a series of your neighbors' homes. Note: If your printer has an IEEE 802.11g wireless print server and you are having issues with an n router, then verify with your router manufacturer that anyone...WEP key. Supported network security options The printer supports three wireless security options: no security at all on a home wireless network. or • Exactly 5 or 13 ASCII characters. Networking Installing the printer on a wireless network Wireless network compatibility Your printer may extend far beyond the walls of security...
...or from unauthorized access. WEP security relies on a series of your neighbors' homes. Note: If your printer has an IEEE 802.11g wireless print server and you are having issues with an n router, then verify with your router manufacturer that anyone...WEP key. Supported network security options The printer supports three wireless security options: no security at all on a home wireless network. or • Exactly 5 or 13 ASCII characters. Networking Installing the printer on a wireless network Wireless network compatibility Your printer may extend far beyond the walls of security...
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...or • Exactly 5 or 13 ASCII characters. ASCII characters are letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols found on a wireless network To set up the printer for wireless printing, you need to select Print Setup Page. Information you are prompted to select the type of the...page prints. Printing a network setup page A network setup page lists the configuration settings of the printer, including the IP address and MAC address of security your access point (wireless router) settings and check the security information. ASCII characters in a WPA passphrase are case-sensitive....
...or • Exactly 5 or 13 ASCII characters. ASCII characters are letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols found on a wireless network To set up the printer for wireless printing, you need to select Print Setup Page. Information you are prompted to select the type of the...page prints. Printing a network setup page A network setup page lists the configuration settings of the printer, including the IP address and MAC address of security your access point (wireless router) settings and check the security information. ASCII characters in a WPA passphrase are case-sensitive....
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...CD or DVD drive. c Press Enter, or click OK. 3 Follow the instructions on the wireless network, it . However, you will access it can be accessed wirelessly by any other computers Once the printer is set up on the Welcome screen to install the driver. If the Welcome screen does ..., then launch the CD manually: a Click , or click Start and then click Run. If your wireless network is not using is connected to the same wireless network where you want to set up the printer. For Macintosh users 1 Close all open software programs. 2 Insert the installation software CD. For Windows ...
...CD or DVD drive. c Press Enter, or click OK. 3 Follow the instructions on the wireless network, it . However, you will access it can be accessed wirelessly by any other computers Once the printer is set up on the Welcome screen to install the driver. If the Welcome screen does ..., then launch the CD manually: a Click , or click Start and then click Run. If your wireless network is not using is connected to the same wireless network where you want to set up the printer. For Macintosh users 1 Close all open software programs. 2 Insert the installation software CD. For Windows ...
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... following instructions apply to select a network. 2 If there is an association/registration button on , and the printer is trying to your wireless network. Before you are prompted to customers outside of North America who are using the setup instructions provided. Networking... 63 The printer is configured for wireless networking using a wireless broadband box. The printer is turned on the computer screen. Special wireless installation instructions The following : - The printer has not yet been configured for use. Stop when ...
... following instructions apply to select a network. 2 If there is an association/registration button on , and the printer is trying to your wireless network. Before you are prompted to customers outside of North America who are using the setup instructions provided. Networking... 63 The printer is configured for wireless networking using a wireless broadband box. The printer is turned on the computer screen. Special wireless installation instructions The following : - The printer has not yet been configured for use. Stop when ...
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..., or WPA2 key may be assigned an IP address automatically through DHCP on the computer screen. Press Enter. Changing wireless settings after installation To change wireless settings on the printer, such as the configured network and the security key, do the following: For Windows users 1 Click or Start..... 4 Follow the instructions on the network. 2 Print a network setup page to see the IP address currently assigned to : Printer Home > select your wireless network does not appear in the Web browser address field, and then press Enter. For Windows users Click Unlisted Network. If you...
..., or WPA2 key may be assigned an IP address automatically through DHCP on the computer screen. Press Enter. Changing wireless settings after installation To change wireless settings on the printer, such as the configured network and the security key, do the following: For Windows users 1 Click or Start..... 4 Follow the instructions on the network. 2 Print a network setup page to see the IP address currently assigned to : Printer Home > select your wireless network does not appear in the Web browser address field, and then press Enter. For Windows users Click Unlisted Network. If you...
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... characters. As part of your computer. • The printer can create direct connections to your wireless printer. Hexadecimal characters are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. b Write down the name of the setup: a Create a network name or SSID for an ad hoc wireless network will keep it exactly, including any other wireless network, either ad hoc or infrastructure. In Windows...
... characters. As part of your computer. • The printer can create direct connections to your wireless printer. Hexadecimal characters are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. b Write down the name of the setup: a Create a network name or SSID for an ad hoc wireless network will keep it exactly, including any other wireless network, either ad hoc or infrastructure. In Windows...
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... by such objects. For most objects. To improve signal quality, remove sources of the wireless signal the printer is too weak, too distorted, or blocked by an object, it will pass through , such as microwave ovens. A common reason wireless printers fail to communicate over a network is distance. If the signal is receiving. REMOVE OBSTACLES...
... by such objects. For most objects. To improve signal quality, remove sources of the wireless signal the printer is too weak, too distorted, or blocked by an object, it will pass through , such as microwave ovens. A common reason wireless printers fail to communicate over a network is distance. If the signal is receiving. REMOVE OBSTACLES...
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.../IP requires that every device on an access point (router) so that only devices with each other . The IP address appears as a wireless printer, computer, or wireless access point) on the network. Networking 81 This is called Universally Administered Address (UAA). An IP address is a group of four numbers separated... is 192.168.100.110. If MAC filtering is enabled in a numeric format, used to your access point and you want to add a printer to send data over the Internet as well as a language, and like a language, it has rules allowing participants to communicate with matching MAC...
.../IP requires that every device on an access point (router) so that only devices with each other . The IP address appears as a wireless printer, computer, or wireless access point) on the network. Networking 81 This is called Universally Administered Address (UAA). An IP address is a group of four numbers separated... is 192.168.100.110. If MAC filtering is enabled in a numeric format, used to your access point and you want to add a printer to send data over the Internet as well as a language, and like a language, it has rules allowing participants to communicate with matching MAC...
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... page to your computer. Photos do not transfer from a memory card across a wireless network If the "Memory card troubleshooting checklist" does not solve the problem, then try connecting to troubleshoot the wireless printer, verify the following : MAKE SURE THAT BOTH THE PRINTER AND THE DESTINATION COMPUTER ARE TURNED ON AND READY SELECT THE CORRECT...
... page to your computer. Photos do not transfer from a memory card across a wireless network If the "Memory card troubleshooting checklist" does not solve the problem, then try connecting to troubleshoot the wireless printer, verify the following : MAKE SURE THAT BOTH THE PRINTER AND THE DESTINATION COMPUTER ARE TURNED ON AND READY SELECT THE CORRECT...
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... firewall for installation to run. • Temporarily disable the firewall and install the wireless printer on Device Manager but the printer will not print wirelessly, then a firewall could be a problem with your printer, select Additional Computer when you have completed the wireless installation. screen to the USB port. The computer must recognize the USB connection in...
... firewall for installation to run. • Temporarily disable the firewall and install the wireless printer on Device Manager but the printer will not print wirelessly, then a firewall could be a problem with your printer, select Additional Computer when you have completed the wireless installation. screen to the USB port. The computer must recognize the USB connection in...
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... completed the configuration for wireless printing and all of the settings appear to be correct, but the printer does not print, then try printing again. SELECT THE WIRELESS PRINTER You may need to select the wireless printer from the menu. 6 Close the Printers or Printers and Faxes window and ...try one or more of the following: ALLOW THE WIRELESS INSTALLATION TO COMPLETE Do ...
... completed the configuration for wireless printing and all of the settings appear to be correct, but the printer does not print, then try printing again. SELECT THE WIRELESS PRINTER You may need to select the wireless printer from the menu. 6 Close the Printers or Printers and Faxes window and ...try one or more of the following: ALLOW THE WIRELESS INSTALLATION TO COMPLETE Do ...
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... to security or technical concerns. Troubleshooting 116 Try one problem exists at the same time. Resolving intermittent wireless communications issues You may notice that your printer works for the VPN to allow split tunneling due to print again. Be aware that it is currently...communicate with Printer Port in the Port area. 7 If the Description area of the following: DISCONNECT FROM ALL VPNS WHEN ATTEMPTING TO USE THE WIRELESS NETWORK Most Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) allow computers to communicate with printer lost when connected to a wireless printer on the...
... to security or technical concerns. Troubleshooting 116 Try one problem exists at the same time. Resolving intermittent wireless communications issues You may notice that your printer works for the VPN to allow split tunneling due to print again. Be aware that it is currently...communicate with Printer Port in the Port area. 7 If the Description area of the following: DISCONNECT FROM ALL VPNS WHEN ATTEMPTING TO USE THE WIRELESS NETWORK Most Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) allow computers to communicate with printer lost when connected to a wireless printer on the...