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Dell™ V305 Printer User's Guide Finding Information What are you looking for preparing to operate my printer Regulatory information Warranty information Product Information Guide Supported paper type and sizes How to select and store print media How to load printable media into my printer How to configure printer settings How to view and print... documents and photos from memory cards and USB keys How to contact Dell™ Owner's Manual Safety ...
Dell™ V305 Printer User's Guide Finding Information What are you looking for preparing to operate my printer Regulatory information Warranty information Product Information Guide Supported paper type and sizes How to select and store print media How to load printable media into my printer How to configure printer settings How to view and print... documents and photos from memory cards and USB keys How to contact Dell™ Owner's Manual Safety ...
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... the USB cable (sold separately). Number: Part: 12 Dell Internal Network Adapter 13 Power connector 14 USB connector Description: A networking device to control copying, scanning, and printing. CAUTION: Insert the power cable into the printer before connecting the power cable into your printer on the printer you plug the power cable. The other end of... 16 Operator panel 17 Scanner Description: The port into which you attach the connector of the USB cable plugs into the wall outlet. NOTE: Your printer model may not have wireless capability and may not have this device.
... the USB cable (sold separately). Number: Part: 12 Dell Internal Network Adapter 13 Power connector 14 USB connector Description: A networking device to control copying, scanning, and printing. CAUTION: Insert the power cable into the printer before connecting the power cable into your printer on the printer you plug the power cable. The other end of... 16 Operator panel 17 Scanner Description: The port into which you attach the connector of the USB cable plugs into the wall outlet. NOTE: Your printer model may not have wireless capability and may not have this device.
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...Panel Number Use the: 1 Display 2 Arrow buttons 3 Back button 4 Select button 5 Power button To: View scanning, copying, and printing options as well as status and error messages. Access the currently displayed menu. Scroll through modes, menus, and menu items. Increase or... decrease a numeric value option. Return to the previous menu. Turn your printer on a memory card or digital camera. Select a menu option. NOTE: Pressing the power button does not turn off . Initiate a paper feed...
...Panel Number Use the: 1 Display 2 Arrow buttons 3 Back button 4 Select button 5 Power button To: View scanning, copying, and printing options as well as status and error messages. Access the currently displayed menu. Scroll through modes, menus, and menu items. Increase or... decrease a numeric value option. Return to the previous menu. Turn your printer on a memory card or digital camera. Select a menu option. NOTE: Pressing the power button does not turn off . Initiate a paper feed...
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... with the wireless network. Blue indicates that the printer is ready for wireless connection, but unable to a wireless network. Orange indicates that the printer is an error. Initiate a copy or scan. Orange blinking indicates that the printer is not turned on. Exit a menu without ...saving changes to the menu settings. Check if there is configured but not connected. Number Use the: 6 Cancel button 7 Start button 8 Error LED 9 Wi-Fi LED To: Cancel a scan, print, or copy job in ...
... with the wireless network. Blue indicates that the printer is ready for wireless connection, but unable to a wireless network. Orange indicates that the printer is an error. Initiate a copy or scan. Orange blinking indicates that the printer is not turned on. Exit a menu without ...saving changes to the menu settings. Check if there is configured but not connected. Number Use the: 6 Cancel button 7 Start button 8 Error LED 9 Wi-Fi LED To: Cancel a scan, print, or copy job in ...
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... Sheet Scan Proof Sheet NOTICE: Do not remove the memory card or USB key, or touch the printer near the area of the memory card or USB key while actively reading, writing, or printing from these devices. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to the PictBridge port. until the heading you... on the If the memory card or USB key contains both documents and photos, the printer asks which files to save the setting. Main Menu Photo Mode Main Menu Proof Sheet Print DPOF Photo Color Auto Enhance Save To Print Images Photo Size Quality To view or change the Photo Mode menu settings: 1. Data...
... Sheet Scan Proof Sheet NOTICE: Do not remove the memory card or USB key, or touch the printer near the area of the memory card or USB key while actively reading, writing, or printing from these devices. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to the PictBridge port. until the heading you... on the If the memory card or USB key contains both documents and photos, the printer asks which files to save the setting. Main Menu Photo Mode Main Menu Proof Sheet Print DPOF Photo Color Auto Enhance Save To Print Images Photo Size Quality To view or change the Photo Mode menu settings: 1. Data...
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... (DPOF) images is inserted into the printer or when a PictBridge-enabled digital camera with DPOF images is connected to print all DPOF images on a memory card, USB key, or a PictBridge-enabled digital camera. *4 x 6 in. 5 x 7 in. 8 x 10 in. For more information, see Printing Photos From a PictBridge-Enabled Camera. *Color Black & White Sepia *Off On Computer...
... (DPOF) images is inserted into the printer or when a PictBridge-enabled digital camera with DPOF images is connected to print all DPOF images on a memory card, USB key, or a PictBridge-enabled digital camera. *4 x 6 in. 5 x 7 in. 8 x 10 in. For more information, see Printing Photos From a PictBridge-Enabled Camera. *Color Black & White Sepia *Off On Computer...
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until 2. You can print pictures using the controls of the camera. When your printer changes to PictBridge mode, use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll through the available menu items. 3. Use the left and right Arrow buttons ... mm 9 x 13 cm 10 x 15 cm 13 x 18 cm 20 x 25 cm *Automatic Borderless 1 Per Page to access the Paper Setup Menu. PictBridge Mode Your printer automatically switches to PictBridge mode when you want appears on the display, press the Select button to save the setting. Wallet 3.5 x 5 in. 5 x 7 in. 8 x 10 in...
until 2. You can print pictures using the controls of the camera. When your printer changes to PictBridge mode, use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll through the available menu items. 3. Use the left and right Arrow buttons ... mm 9 x 13 cm 10 x 15 cm 13 x 18 cm 20 x 25 cm *Automatic Borderless 1 Per Page to access the Paper Setup Menu. PictBridge Mode Your printer automatically switches to PictBridge mode when you want appears on the display, press the Select button to save the setting. Wallet 3.5 x 5 in. 5 x 7 in. 8 x 10 in...
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... . Ensure that you want appears on your USB key or memory card. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to print. Bluetooth Mode Your printer automatically switches to Bluetooth mode when you want to Documents, and then press the Select button . 4. To view or change the ...key into the PictBridge port. Main Menu Bluetooth Mode Main Menu Enable Discovery Printer Name Security Level NOTICE: Do not remove the memory card or USB key, or touch the printer near the area of the folders or to print. until the heading you insert a Bluetooth™ adapter (sold separately)...
... . Ensure that you want appears on your USB key or memory card. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to print. Bluetooth Mode Your printer automatically switches to Bluetooth mode when you want to Documents, and then press the Select button . 4. To view or change the ...key into the PictBridge port. Main Menu Bluetooth Mode Main Menu Enable Discovery Printer Name Security Level NOTICE: Do not remove the memory card or USB key, or touch the printer near the area of the folders or to print. until the heading you insert a Bluetooth™ adapter (sold separately)...
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.... Scan menu item Paper Setup Device Setup Defaults Network Setup Settings Paper Size Paper Type Language Country Power Save Clear Settings Timeout Photo Print Size Set Defaults Print Setup Page Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wireless Information TCP/IP Menu Reset Network Adapter Defaults Maintenance Mode Main Menu Mode Main Menu Maintenance Ink...
.... Scan menu item Paper Setup Device Setup Defaults Network Setup Settings Paper Size Paper Type Language Country Power Save Clear Settings Timeout Photo Print Size Set Defaults Print Setup Page Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wireless Information TCP/IP Menu Reset Network Adapter Defaults Maintenance Mode Main Menu Mode Main Menu Maintenance Ink...
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button. To view or change the Maintenance Mode menu settings: 1. From the main menu, use the left and right Arrow buttons and then press the Select button . Press the Select button . 3. until the heading you want appears on the display, Maintenance menu item Ink Levels Clean Cartridges Align Cartridges Print Test Page Settings Press the Select Press the Select Press the Select Press the Select button. button. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to MAINTENANCE. 2. button.
button. To view or change the Maintenance Mode menu settings: 1. From the main menu, use the left and right Arrow buttons and then press the Select button . Press the Select button . 3. until the heading you want appears on the display, Maintenance menu item Ink Levels Clean Cartridges Align Cartridges Print Test Page Settings Press the Select Press the Select Press the Select Press the Select button. button. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll to MAINTENANCE. 2. button.
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...NOTE: Do not force paper into the Paper Support 1. Print Media Guidelines Load up and the top of the paper. NOTE: Do not pull on the paper support. 3. Loading Paper and Originals Loading Paper into the printer. When one paper guide is moved, the other adjusts accordingly. Adjust ...the paper guides so they rest against the edges of plain paper Make sure: The paper guides rest against both paper guides simultaneously. You load letterhead paper with the print side facing up...
...NOTE: Do not force paper into the Paper Support 1. Print Media Guidelines Load up and the top of the paper. NOTE: Do not pull on the paper support. 3. Loading Paper and Originals Loading Paper into the printer. When one paper guide is moved, the other adjusts accordingly. Adjust ...the paper guides so they rest against the edges of plain paper Make sure: The paper guides rest against both paper guides simultaneously. You load letterhead paper with the print side facing up...
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... faces up . You select A4 Banner or Letter Banner paper size. 10 envelopes The print side of the paper. NOTE: If you are mailing within Japan, the envelope can be printed in Portrait orientation with the stamp in the lower right corner or in Landscape orientation with... select Automatic, Normal, or Photo print quality. 20 sheets of banner paper on or behind the printer, and feed in the lower left corner. The paper guides rest against the edges of the envelope faces up . You use banner paper designed for inkjet printers. You print the envelopes with Landscape orientation.
... faces up . You select A4 Banner or Letter Banner paper size. 10 envelopes The print side of the paper. NOTE: If you are mailing within Japan, the envelope can be printed in Portrait orientation with the stamp in the lower right corner or in Landscape orientation with... select Automatic, Normal, or Photo print quality. 20 sheets of banner paper on or behind the printer, and feed in the lower left corner. The paper guides rest against the edges of the envelope faces up . You use banner paper designed for inkjet printers. You print the envelopes with Landscape orientation.
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... of the cards faces up . You select Automatic, Normal, or Photo print quality. 25 sheets of photo/glossy paper The print side of the paper faces up to: Make sure: 25 sheets of the cards. Print Media Guidelines Load up . The print side of the paper. Select the next biggest size if the exact... cards You select the correct envelope size. The paper guides rest against the edges of the transfer faces up. You select Automatic, Normal, or Photo print quality. 10 iron-on transfers You follow the loading instructions on the iron-on transfer packaging.
... of the cards faces up . You select Automatic, Normal, or Photo print quality. 25 sheets of photo/glossy paper The print side of the paper faces up to: Make sure: 25 sheets of the cards. Print Media Guidelines Load up . The print side of the paper. Select the next biggest size if the exact... cards You select the correct envelope size. The paper guides rest against the edges of the transfer faces up. You select Automatic, Normal, or Photo print quality. 10 iron-on transfers You follow the loading instructions on the iron-on transfer packaging.
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...Plain/heavyweight matte Transparency Photo/glossy Quality/Speed settings Black and Color Cartridges Installed Photo and Color Cartridges Installed Normal Photo Normal Photo Photo Photo NOTE: Your printer cannot detect paper size. The Print dialog box opens. The rough side of the transparency faces... Type Sensor Your printer has an automatic paper type sensor that detects the following paper types: Plain/heavyweight matte Transparency Photo/glossy If you load one of the transparencies. With your document open, click File Print. To choose paper...
...Plain/heavyweight matte Transparency Photo/glossy Quality/Speed settings Black and Color Cartridges Installed Photo and Color Cartridges Installed Normal Photo Normal Photo Photo Photo NOTE: Your printer cannot detect paper size. The Print dialog box opens. The rough side of the transparency faces... Type Sensor Your printer has an automatic paper type sensor that detects the following paper types: Plain/heavyweight matte Transparency Photo/glossy If you load one of the transparencies. With your document open, click File Print. To choose paper...
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... turn off the automatic paper type sensor for a specific print job: 1. Click Control Panel. In Windows 2000, click Start Settings Printers. 2. Right-click the printer icon. 3. Click Printers. In Windows® XP, click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes. Click Preferences, Properties, Options, or Setup (depending...
... turn off the automatic paper type sensor for a specific print job: 1. Click Control Panel. In Windows 2000, click Start Settings Printers. 2. Right-click the printer icon. 3. Click Printers. In Windows® XP, click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes. Click Preferences, Properties, Options, or Setup (depending...
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... the Paper Support. 3. After customizing your document open, click File Print. Printing Printing Documents 1. The Printing Preferences dialog box opens. 5. The Print dialog box opens. 4. With your settings, click OK. On the Print Setup and Advanced tabs, make any necessary changes for your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected. 2. Load the paper. Click...
... the Paper Support. 3. After customizing your document open, click File Print. Printing Printing Documents 1. The Printing Preferences dialog box opens. 5. The Print dialog box opens. 4. With your settings, click OK. On the Print Setup and Advanced tabs, make any necessary changes for your computer and printer, and make sure they are connected. 2. Load the paper. Click...
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... are connected. 2. The Print dialog box opens. 4. When you use a color cartridge and a photo cartridge for printing photos. 1. Click OK or Print. 9. Remove each photo after it exits the printer to prevent your document open, click File Print. With your photos from ...smudging. The Printing Preferences dialog box closes. 8. Load paper with the print side facing up. NOTE: To print borderless photos, click the Borderless check box on your computer and printer, and make any necessary changes for printing photos. 3. Printing Photos Printing Photos NOTE: Dell recommends you ...
... are connected. 2. The Print dialog box opens. 4. When you use a color cartridge and a photo cartridge for printing photos. 1. Click OK or Print. 9. Remove each photo after it exits the printer to prevent your document open, click File Print. With your photos from ...smudging. The Printing Preferences dialog box closes. 8. Load paper with the print side facing up. NOTE: To print borderless photos, click the Borderless check box on your computer and printer, and make any necessary changes for printing photos. 3. Printing Photos Printing Photos NOTE: Dell recommends you ...
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... camera. These functions become available after you disconnect the PictBridge camera from your camera. Turn on ambient conditions). Printing Photos From a PictBridge-Enabled Camera Your printer supports printing from PictBridge. Insert one end of the printer. NOTE: When your printer is not connected to a computer, and a PictBridge camera is connected to 24 hours, depending on your...
... camera. These functions become available after you disconnect the PictBridge camera from your camera. Turn on ambient conditions). Printing Photos From a PictBridge-Enabled Camera Your printer supports printing from PictBridge. Insert one end of the printer. NOTE: When your printer is not connected to a computer, and a PictBridge camera is connected to 24 hours, depending on your...
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... (4 x 6 in the table. For more information, see Loading Paper into the Paper Support. 3. Click Dell Printers. For more information, see Loading Paper into the Paper Support. 3. Click Dell V305. Click Photo Prints. 9. Load the paper. Turn on your computer and printer, and ensure that they are connected. 2. In Windows Vista™: a. Load the paper. c. To select...
... (4 x 6 in the table. For more information, see Loading Paper into the Paper Support. 3. Click Dell Printers. For more information, see Loading Paper into the Paper Support. 3. Click Dell V305. Click Photo Prints. 9. Load the paper. Turn on your computer and printer, and ensure that they are connected. 2. In Windows Vista™: a. Load the paper. c. To select...
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...; Programs or All Programs Dell Printers Dell V305. 4. In Windows XP and Windows 2000: Click Start Programs or All Programs Dell Printers Dell V305. 4. Select Dell Imaging Toolbox. The Dell Imaging Toolbox dialog box opens. 5. Turn on your photos. 7. Click Programs. b. The Dell Imaging Toolbox dialog box opens. 5. Click Dell V305. Click to print. 8. Click Next. 9. From the...
...; Programs or All Programs Dell Printers Dell V305. 4. In Windows XP and Windows 2000: Click Start Programs or All Programs Dell Printers Dell V305. 4. Select Dell Imaging Toolbox. The Dell Imaging Toolbox dialog box opens. 5. Turn on your photos. 7. Click Programs. b. The Dell Imaging Toolbox dialog box opens. 5. Click Dell V305. Click to print. 8. Click Next. 9. From the...