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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 print How to care for and maintain my printer How...
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 print How to care for and maintain my printer How...
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... the Drivers and Utilities CD or on the Web at the same time, documentation and drivers for my printer Dell Printer Supplies Website-www.dell.com/supplies You can purchase printer supplies online, by phone, or in select retail stores. Find it here How to care for components... to find the Express Service Code to view the appropriate support site. Software and Drivers-Certified drivers for your printer and installers for Dell printer software Readme files-Last minute technical changes, or advanced technical reference material for experienced users or technicians Drivers and Utilities...
... the Drivers and Utilities CD or on the Web at the same time, documentation and drivers for my printer Dell Printer Supplies Website-www.dell.com/supplies You can purchase printer supplies online, by phone, or in select retail stores. Find it here How to care for components... to find the Express Service Code to view the appropriate support site. Software and Drivers-Certified drivers for your printer and installers for Dell printer software Readme files-Last minute technical changes, or advanced technical reference material for experienced users or technicians Drivers and Utilities...
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...scan it. 5 Paper exit tray Tray that holds the paper as it exits the printer. 6 Scanner base unit Unit you use support.dell.com or contact and Service Tag technical support. NOTE: Your printer model may not have wireless capability and may not have this label. For more information... www.dell.com/supplies. 9 Memory card slots Slots into the paper path. 4 Top cover Top of the printer. NOTE: The Express Service Code is not available in all countries. 11 MAC address label Identify the media access control (MAC) address of printer that holds two ink cartridges, one color and ...
...scan it. 5 Paper exit tray Tray that holds the paper as it exits the printer. 6 Scanner base unit Unit you use support.dell.com or contact and Service Tag technical support. NOTE: Your printer model may not have wireless capability and may not have this label. For more information... www.dell.com/supplies. 9 Memory card slots Slots into the paper path. 4 Top cover Top of the printer. NOTE: The Express Service Code is not available in all countries. 11 MAC address label Identify the media access control (MAC) address of printer that holds two ink cartridges, one color and ...
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...which you plug the power cable. Number: Part: 15 PictBridge port 16 Operator panel 17 Scanner Description: The port into your printer on the printer you place your document or photo face down to control copying, scanning, and printing. Panel on a wireless network. Slot ... camera, Bluetooth™ adapter, or a USB key. Number: Part: 12 Dell Internal Network Adapter 13 Power connector 14 USB connector Description: A networking device to set up your computer. NOTE: Your printer model may not have wireless capability and may not have this device. Slot into...
...which you plug the power cable. Number: Part: 15 PictBridge port 16 Operator panel 17 Scanner Description: The port into your printer on the printer you place your document or photo face down to control copying, scanning, and printing. Panel on a wireless network. Slot ... camera, Bluetooth™ adapter, or a USB key. Number: Part: 12 Dell Internal Network Adapter 13 Power connector 14 USB connector Description: A networking device to set up your computer. NOTE: Your printer model may not have wireless capability and may not have this device. Slot into...
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Select a menu option. Turn your printer if a PictBridge camera with an active session is inserted into the PictBridge port. Scroll through modes, menus, and menu items. Increase or decrease a numeric value ... eject by holding the button for three seconds. Return to the previous menu. Scroll through photos and Microsoft® Office files on or off your printer on a memory card or digital camera. Understanding the Operator Panel Number Use the: 1 Display 2 Arrow buttons 3 Back button 4 Select button 5 Power button To: View scanning...
Select a menu option. Turn your printer if a PictBridge camera with an active session is inserted into the PictBridge port. Scroll through modes, menus, and menu items. Increase or decrease a numeric value ... eject by holding the button for three seconds. Return to the previous menu. Scroll through photos and Microsoft® Office files on or off your printer on a memory card or digital camera. Understanding the Operator Panel Number Use the: 1 Display 2 Arrow buttons 3 Back button 4 Select button 5 Power button To: View scanning...
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Orange indicates that the printer is configured but not connected. Initiate a copy or scan. Exit a menu without saving changes to a wireless network. Check if there is ready for wireless connection, .... 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 progress. Blue indicates that the printer is connected to the menu settings. Check if Wi-Fi is activated: Off indicates that the...
Orange indicates that the printer is configured but not connected. Initiate a copy or scan. Exit a menu without saving changes to a wireless network. Check if there is ready for wireless connection, .... 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 progress. Blue indicates that the printer is connected to the menu settings. Check if Wi-Fi is activated: Off indicates that the...
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.... * Default factory setting Scan Mode The Scan Mode menu is only available if the printer is connected to SCAN. 2. Use the left scanner, and press the Arrow button to continue. Main Menu Scan Mode Main Menu Scan Color Scan To Computer Scan To Network Scan To Memory Device Quality Original Size To...
.... * Default factory setting Scan Mode The Scan Mode menu is only available if the printer is connected to SCAN. 2. Use the left scanner, and press the Arrow button to continue. Main Menu Scan Mode Main Menu Scan Color Scan To Computer Scan To Network Scan To Memory Device Quality Original Size To...
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... if a USB key or a PictBridge-enabled digital camera is connected to print. 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. 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. If the memory card or USB key...
... if a USB key or a PictBridge-enabled digital camera is connected to print. 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. 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. If the memory card or USB key...
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For more information, see Printing Photos From a PictBridge-Enabled Camera. *Color Black & White Sepia *Off On Computer Network Press the Select button to print all DPOF images on a memory card, USB key, or a PictBridge-enabled digital ... available when a memory card with Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) images is inserted into the printer or when a PictBridge-enabled digital camera with DPOF images is connected to print all images stored on a memory card. Photo Color Auto Enhance Save To Print Images Photo Size Quality * Default factory setting Setting Press the...
For more information, see Printing Photos From a PictBridge-Enabled Camera. *Color Black & White Sepia *Off On Computer Network Press the Select button to print all DPOF images on a memory card, USB key, or a PictBridge-enabled digital ... available when a memory card with Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) images is inserted into the printer or when a PictBridge-enabled digital camera with DPOF images is connected to print all images stored on a memory card. Photo Color Auto Enhance Save To Print Images Photo Size Quality * Default factory setting Setting Press the...
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...x 80 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. When your printer changes to PictBridge mode, use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll through the available menu items. 3. PictBridge menu item Paper Setup Photo Size... Layout Settings Press the Select button *4 x 6 in . PictBridge Mode Your printer automatically switches to PictBridge mode when you want appears on the display, press the Select button to save the setting.
...x 80 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. When your printer changes to PictBridge mode, use the left and right Arrow buttons to scroll through the available menu items. 3. PictBridge menu item Paper Setup Photo Size... Layout Settings Press the Select button *4 x 6 in . PictBridge Mode Your printer automatically switches to PictBridge mode when you want appears on the display, press the Select button to save the setting.
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... File Mode Office File mode is only available when a memory card or USB key containing documents is inserted into the printer or when the printer is connected to the computer using The printer recognizes files that have the following file extensions: .doc (Microsoft® Word) .xls (Microsoft Excel) .ppt (Microsoft... (Microsoft PowerPoint Open Document Format) .wps (Microsoft Works) .wpd (Word Perfect) NOTE: To use the Office File Mode menus, you must connect the printer to a configured internal network adapter.
... File Mode Office File mode is only available when a memory card or USB key containing documents is inserted into the printer or when the printer is connected to the computer using The printer recognizes files that have the following file extensions: .doc (Microsoft® Word) .xls (Microsoft Excel) .ppt (Microsoft... (Microsoft PowerPoint Open Document Format) .wps (Microsoft Works) .wpd (Word Perfect) NOTE: To use the Office File Mode menus, you must connect the printer to a configured internal network adapter.
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... files, and then press the Select button to your computer. Main Menu Bluetooth Mode Main Menu Enable Discovery Printer Name Security Level a USB cable, and install the appropriate printer software on your computer, and is turned on. 2. If the memory card or USB key contains both ... files to Documents, and then press the Select button . 4. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to print. Bluetooth Mode Your printer automatically switches to OFFICE FILE. until the heading you want to scroll through the folders and files stored on the display, Office File Settings...
... files, and then press the Select button to your computer. Main Menu Bluetooth Mode Main Menu Enable Discovery Printer Name Security Level a USB cable, and install the appropriate printer software on your computer, and is turned on. 2. If the memory card or USB key contains both ... files to Documents, and then press the Select button . 4. Use the left and right Arrow buttons to print. Bluetooth Mode Your printer automatically switches to OFFICE FILE. until the heading you want to scroll through the folders and files stored on the display, Office File Settings...
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...to High. *Default factory setting Setup Mode Main Menu Setup Mode Main Menu Paper Setup Device Setup NOTE: The name appears on the printer list of your computer using the Bluetooth wireless specification. The current pass key value appears on the display, press the Select button to... scroll through the available menu items. 3. Press the Select button to your printer appears on the display, 2. Main Menu Mode Main Menu Pass Key 1. NOTE: The Pass Key only appears in this format:DellV305-service tag...
...to High. *Default factory setting Setup Mode Main Menu Setup Mode Main Menu Paper Setup Device Setup NOTE: The name appears on the printer list of your computer using the Bluetooth wireless specification. The current pass key value appears on the display, press the Select button to... scroll through the available menu items. 3. Press the Select button to your printer appears on the display, 2. Main Menu Mode Main Menu Pass Key 1. NOTE: The Pass Key only appears in this format:DellV305-service tag...
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NOTE: Do not pull on the paper support. 3. When one paper guide is moved, the other adjusts accordingly. Center the paper on both paper guides. You load letterhead paper with the print side facing up .... 2. The paper should be flat against the paper support surface, and the edges should be flush against the edges of the letterhead going into the printer first. Loading Paper and Originals Loading Paper into the...
NOTE: Do not pull on the paper support. 3. When one paper guide is moved, the other adjusts accordingly. Center the paper on both paper guides. You load letterhead paper with the print side facing up .... 2. The paper should be flat against the paper support surface, and the edges should be flush against the edges of the letterhead going into the printer first. Loading Paper and Originals Loading Paper into the...
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... the upper left corner. You select Automatic, Normal, or Photo print quality. 20 sheets of the paper faces up . You use banner paper designed for inkjet printers. You select A4 Banner or Letter Banner paper size. 10 envelopes The print side of the paper. You print the envelopes with the stamp in... paper. The paper guides rest against the edges of the envelope. The paper guides rest against the edges of banner paper on or behind the printer, and feed in the lower left corner.
... the upper left corner. You select Automatic, Normal, or Photo print quality. 20 sheets of the paper faces up . You use banner paper designed for inkjet printers. You select A4 Banner or Letter Banner paper size. 10 envelopes The print side of the paper. You print the envelopes with the stamp in... paper. The paper guides rest against the edges of the envelope. The paper guides rest against the edges of banner paper on or behind the printer, and feed in the lower left corner.
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.... Understanding the Automatic Paper 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. Paper type 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. Print ...
.... Understanding the Automatic Paper 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. Paper type 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. Print ...
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...Print Setup tab, select the paper type. 4. Click Control Panel. Click Hardware and Sound. In Windows 2000, click Start Settings Printers. 2. On the Print Setup tab, select the paper type. 5. 2. In Windows Vista™: a. Click Printing Preferences. 4. Click OK. To turn... type sensor for a specific print job: 1. b. The automatic paper type sensor is always on the program or operating system). Right-click the printer icon. 3. On the Print Setup tab, select the paper size. 4. Click OK. The Printing Preferences dialog box opens. 3. c. Click OK...
...Print Setup tab, select the paper type. 4. Click Control Panel. Click Hardware and Sound. In Windows 2000, click Start Settings Printers. 2. On the Print Setup tab, select the paper type. 5. 2. In Windows Vista™: a. Click Printing Preferences. 4. Click OK. To turn... type sensor for a specific print job: 1. b. The automatic paper type sensor is always on the program or operating system). Right-click the printer icon. 3. On the Print Setup tab, select the paper size. 4. Click OK. The Printing Preferences dialog box opens. 3. c. Click OK...
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Place the document face down on the printer. 3. 4. NOTE: Ensure that the upper left corner of the front of the item aligns with the arrow on the scanner glass. Close the top cover. Loading Original Documents on the Scanner Glass 1. Open the top cover. 2.
Place the document face down on the printer. 3. 4. NOTE: Ensure that the upper left corner of the front of the item aligns with the arrow on the scanner glass. Close the top cover. Loading Original Documents on the Scanner Glass 1. Open the top cover. 2.
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.... The Print dialog box opens. 4. After customizing your document open, click File Print. Click Preferences, Properties, Options, or Setup (depending on your computer and printer, and make any necessary changes for your document. 6. Load the paper. The Printing Preferences dialog box opens. 5. Printing Printing Documents 1. Turn on the program or...
.... The Print dialog box opens. 4. After customizing your document open, click File Print. Click Preferences, Properties, Options, or Setup (depending on your computer and printer, and make any necessary changes for your document. 6. Load the paper. The Printing Preferences dialog box opens. 5. Printing Printing Documents 1. Turn on the program or...
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... 6. NOTE: Before placing your prints in a nonadhesive photo album or frame, allow sufficient time for printing photos. 3. When you use a color cartridge and a photo cartridge for the photo from the drop-down menu. The Printing Preferences dialog box closes. 8. Load paper with the print ...and then select the borderless paper size from the drop-down menu on your computer and printer, and make any necessary changes for your document. 7. Printing Photos Printing Photos NOTE: Dell recommends you finish customizing your settings, click OK. NOTE: Photo/glossy paper is only ...
... 6. NOTE: Before placing your prints in a nonadhesive photo album or frame, allow sufficient time for printing photos. 3. When you use a color cartridge and a photo cartridge for the photo from the drop-down menu. The Printing Preferences dialog box closes. 8. Load paper with the print ...and then select the borderless paper size from the drop-down menu on your computer and printer, and make any necessary changes for your document. 7. Printing Photos Printing Photos NOTE: Dell recommends you finish customizing your settings, click OK. NOTE: Photo/glossy paper is only ...